Drive or Fly: Amarillo, TX to Willis, TX?

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 AMA–IAH. At 556 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

9h 51m

Distance

556.5 mi

Total Cost

$158

CO2

225 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$123

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 57m

59m in the air

Air Distance

496 mi

Total Cost

$195

CO2

126 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Amarillo, TX → AMA 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 59m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAH → Willis, TX 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $140) $140

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Willis, TX IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport 32 mi, ~47m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 5h 54m 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	9h 51m	3h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$158	$195
Carbon footprint	225 kg CO₂	126 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

556.5 mi 9h 50m

via I 45, US 287, US 82; US 287

Alternative (+87 min)

652.7 mi 11h 18m

via I 40, I 45, I 35

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