Drive or Fly: Amarillo, TX to Brownwood, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo direct flights for AMA–HOU. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.
Drive
Door to Door
11h 24m
Distance
625.4 mi
Total Cost
$319
CO2
253 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 40m
1h 6m in the air
Air Distance
547 mi
Total Cost
$197
CO2
139 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AMA and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 11h 24m | 3h 40m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $319 | $197 |
| Carbon footprint | 253 kg CO2 | 139 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Amarillo, TX to Brownwood, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.