Drive or Fly: Amarillo, TX to La Feria, 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 AMA–HRL. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

13h 28m

Distance

764.6 mi

Total Cost

$349

CO2

309 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$169

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 48m

1h 20m in the air

Air Distance

670 mi

Total Cost

$289

CO2

171 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Amarillo, TX → AMA 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 80m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HRL → La Feria, TX 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $234) $234

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Amarillo, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

La Feria, TX HRL — Valley International Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AMA and HRL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 9h 40m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	13h 28m	3h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$349	$289
Carbon footprint	309 kg CO₂	171 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

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

764.6 mi 13h 27m

via US 83, I 37; US 281, US 84

Alternative (+17 min)

787.3 mi 13h 45m

via US 87, I 37; US 281, I 27

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Amarillo, TX to La Feria, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.