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Drive or Fly: Warwick, OK to Tryon, 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–SWO. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

22m

Distance

17.1 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4
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 24m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Warwick, OK → SWO 50m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
SWO → Tryon, OK 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Warwick, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive
Tryon, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWO and SWO. 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

2h 20m

55m on road

Total Cost

$6

CO2

1 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Warwick, OK → Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) 30m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 55m
Arrival 10m
Perry (2 Go Express) (PRR6) → Tryon, OK 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive
To PRR6 — Perry (2 Go Express) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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 22m 3h 24m 2h 20m
Total cost (1 person) $39 $121 $6
Carbon footprint 7 kg CO2 3 kg CO2 1 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 Jun 3, 2026.

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