Drive or Fly: Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA?

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 ELD–AEX. At 170 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 19m

Distance

170 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

69 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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 27m

16m in the air

Air Distance

131 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springhill, LA → ELD 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AEX → Alexandria, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Springhill, LA ELD — South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field 41 mi, ~61m drive

Alexandria, LA AEX — Alexandria International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELD and AEX. 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

4h 20m

2h 43m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1170s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springhill, LA → Shreveport Bus Station (SHR6) 58m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 163m

Arrival 10m

Boyce, LA (BOY6) → Alexandria, LA 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From SHR6 — Shreveport Bus Station 39 mi, ~58m drive

To BOY6 — Boyce, LA 9 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 19m	3h 27m	4h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	69 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	6 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

170 mi 3h 18m

via I 49, LA 3, LA 157

Shortest (+13 min)

165.3 mi 3h 32m

via US 371, US 84; US 167; LA 34, US 167

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Springhill, LA to Alexandria, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.