Drive or Fly: Arlington, TX to Kermit, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DFW–MAF. At 380 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
6h 49m
Distance
380.6 mi
Total Cost
$120
CO2
154 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 20m
43m in the air
Air Distance
355 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
90 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DFW and MAF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 49m | 4h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $120 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 154 kg CO2 | 90 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 Arlington, TX to Kermit, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.