Drive or Fly: Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM?

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 ELP–ROW. At 221 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 12m

Distance

221.5 mi

Total Cost

$84

CO2

89 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$49

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

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 35m

17m in the air

Air Distance

141 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anthony, NM → ELP 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROW → Artesia, NM 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Anthony, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Artesia, NM ROW — Roswell Air Center Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 50m

3h 10m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1192s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anthony, NM → El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) 28m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 190m

Arrival 10m

Carlsbad (Road Runner Express) (CBD6) → Artesia, NM 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 18 mi, ~28m drive

To CBD6 — Carlsbad (Road Runner Express) 31 mi, ~47m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 12m	3h 35m	4h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$84	$181	$15
Carbon footprint	89 kg CO₂	36 kg CO₂	8 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

221.5 mi 4h 11m

via US 62; US 180, US 285, I 10; US 85; US 180

Shortest (+9 min)

201.7 mi 4h 21m

via US 82, US 70, I 10

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Anthony, NM to Artesia, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.