Drive or Fly: Arlington, TX to Lone Star, 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–GRK. At 154 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 50m
Distance
154.3 mi
Total Cost
$69
CO2
62 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 44m
14m in the air
Air Distance
118 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
30 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DFW and GRK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 50m | 2h 44m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $69 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 62 kg CO2 | 30 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35W, I 35, I 20
via I 35E, I 35, I 20
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Arlington, TX to Lone Star, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.