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Drive or Fly: Rock Port, MO to St. Louis, MO?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 57m

Distance

367.7 mi

Total Cost

$112

CO2

149 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$77
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 33m

37m in the air

Air Distance

309 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rock Port, MO → OMA 97m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
STL → St. Louis, MO 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Rock Port, MO OMA — Eppley Airfield 65 mi, ~97m drive
St. Louis, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 24m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 57m 4h 33m
Total cost (1 person) $112 $187
Carbon footprint 149 kg CO2 79 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
367.7 mi 6h 56m

via I 70; US 40, I 29, I 70

Shortest (+14 min)
367.4 mi 7h 11m

via US 36, US 61, I 29

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rock Port, MO to St. Louis, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.