Drive or Fly: Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL?
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 MGM–CSG. At 69 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 26m
Distance
69.2 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 6m
6m in the air
Air Distance
52 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
13 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MGM and CSG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 26m | 3h 6m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 13 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 85, US 280; US 431, AL 229
via US 80, I 85, AL 229
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.