Drive or Fly: Winona, MO to Gang, MO?

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 TBN–TBN. At 50 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 53m

Distance

50.2 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

20 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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

5h 16m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Winona, MO → TBN 101m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TBN → Gang, MO 93m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Winona, MO TBN — Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 68 mi, ~101m drive

Gang, MO TBN — Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 62 mi, ~93m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TBN and TBN. 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

4h 41m

1h 35m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Winona, MO → Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station 82m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Arcadia Valley Station → Gang, MO 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station 54 mi, ~82m drive

To Arcadia Valley Station 43 mi, ~64m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	1h 53m	5h 16m	4h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$121	$12
Carbon footprint	20 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

50.2 mi 1h 52m

via MO 106, MO 19, MO B

Alternative (+16 min)

71.1 mi 2h 9m

via US 60, MO 21; MO 34, MO B

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Winona, MO to Gang, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.