Drive or Fly: Batesville, TX to Rhode Island, 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 SAT–ACT. At 340 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 10m
Distance
340 mi
Total Cost
$110
CO2
137 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
6h 5m
34m in the air
Air Distance
283 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
72 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SAT and ACT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 10m | 6h 5m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $110 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 137 kg CO2 | 72 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35, I 35; US 290, TX 31
via US 79, TX 130 Toll, I 35
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Batesville, TX to Rhode Island, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.