Drive or Fly: Arlington, TX to Berryville, 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 DFW–TYR. At 120 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 20m

Distance

120.3 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

49 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27
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

2h 59m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arlington, TX → DFW 18m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 13m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
TYR → Berryville, TX 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Arlington, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive
Berryville, TX TYR — Tyler Pounds Regional Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DFW and TYR. 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
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 53m

2h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arlington, TX → Fort Worth 19m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 175m
Arrival 10m
Mineola → Berryville, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 13 mi, ~19m drive
To Mineola 40 mi, ~59m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week
Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
Need transportation to/from station
Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train
Door-to-door time 2h 20m 2h 59m 4h 53m
Total cost (1 person) $62 $124 $21
Carbon footprint 49 kg CO2 27 kg CO2 6 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 — 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 12, 2026.

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