Drive or Fly: Pontotoc, MS to Oxford, MS?

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 TUP–BTR. At 289 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 47m

Distance

289.4 mi

Total Cost

$99

CO2

117 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$64

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

4h 7m

28m in the air

Air Distance

234 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

60 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pontotoc, MS → TUP 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTR → Oxford, MS 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pontotoc, MS TUP — Tupelo Regional Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Oxford, MS BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 53 mi, ~79m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUP and BTR. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 52m

4h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pontotoc, MS → Marks Amtrak 109m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 283m

Arrival 10m

Mccomb → Oxford, MS 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $42) $42

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

Stations

From Marks Amtrak 73 mi, ~109m drive

To Mccomb 26 mi, ~40m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 47m	4h 7m	7h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$99	$184	$42
Carbon footprint	117 kg CO₂	60 kg CO₂	12 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: Amtrak 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

289.4 mi 5h 47m

via MS 7, I 55, US 278; MS 6

Shortest (+9 min)

281.9 mi 5h 57m

via I 55, MS 15, US 82

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pontotoc, MS to Oxford, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.