Car vs. Air Travel with Kids: What Sucks Less

Happy family of seven in a packed car on the left, stressed mother with three young children and a stroller in a busy airport on the right.

Short answer: There’s no winner, just what sucks less for your crew. Drive for trips under 6-8 hours with little kids (0-5) when money’s tight and you need flexibility. Fly for anything over 8 hours, international, or with older kids (6+) who’ll survive airport purgatory for the destination time you buy back.   Look, I’m […]