Drive or Fly: Newkirk, OK to Norman, OK?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SWO–OKC. At 135 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 37m

Distance

135.4 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 51m

14m in the air

Air Distance

117 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newkirk, OK → SWO 75m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OKC → Norman, OK 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Newkirk, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 50 mi, ~75m drive

Norman, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWO and OKC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 26m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0136

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newkirk, OK → Perry (2 Go Express) (PRR6) 66m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Norman (Sinclair Masters Oil) (NMN6) → Norman, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From PRR6 — Perry (2 Go Express) 44 mi, ~66m drive

To NMN6 — Norman (Sinclair Masters Oil) 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 37m	3h 51m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$8
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

135.4 mi 2h 37m

via I 35, US 60; US 77; US 177, I 35; US 77

Alternative (+10 min)

136.2 mi 2h 47m

via US 177, I 35, OK 51

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newkirk, OK to Norman, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.