Drive or Fly: Mesquite, NV to Cold Springs, NV?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SGU–RNO. At 517 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 2m
Distance
517.2 mi
Total Cost
$290
CO2
209 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 2m
45m in the air
Air Distance
377 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
96 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SGU and RNO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 2m | 4h 2m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $290 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 209 kg CO2 | 96 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 26, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 95, I 15, US 95 ALT
via US 395, US 95, I 15
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mesquite, NV to Cold Springs, NV with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.