Drive or Fly: White Oak, IL to Raymond, IL?

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 SPI–SPI. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

38m

Distance

21.9 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 33m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

White Oak, IL → SPI 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SPI → Raymond, IL 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

White Oak, IL SPI — Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Raymond, IL SPI — Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 37 mi, ~55m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SPI and SPI. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 6m

29m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

White Oak, IL → Springfield 31m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 29m

Arrival 10m

Carlinville Amtrak Station → Raymond, IL 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Springfield 21 mi, ~31m drive

To Carlinville Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~26m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 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	38m	3h 33m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$8
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	2 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 26, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

21.9 mi 38m

via I 55, West Frontage Road, IL 48; IL 127

Shortest (+5 min)

17.6 mi 43m

via North 100 East Road, IL 48

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from White Oak, IL to Raymond, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.