Drive or Fly: Addison, TX to El Paso, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for DAL–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 48m

Distance

644.1 mi

Total Cost

$322

CO2

260 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$142

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 31m

1h 8m in the air

Air Distance

570 mi

Total Cost

$198

CO2

145 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Addison, TX → DAL 12m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 68m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $143) $143

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Addison, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 8 mi, ~12m drive

El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAL and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 7h 17m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

26h 56m

25h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$114

CO2

33 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Addison, TX → Dallas 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1547m

Arrival 10m

El Paso → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $114) $114

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

Stations

From Dallas 13 mi, ~19m drive

To El Paso 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

13h 4m

12h 17m on road

Total Cost

$62

CO2

33 kg

Route

Greyhound US1000

Door-to-Door Timeline

Addison, TX → Dallas Bus Station (DLD6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 737m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $62) $62

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

Stations

From DLD6 — Dallas Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	10h 48m	3h 31m	26h 56m	13h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$322	$198	$114	$62
Carbon footprint	260 kg CO₂	145 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	33 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, 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 Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Addison, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.