Drive or Fly: Big Lake, TX to Plano, 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 SJT–DAL. At 360 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 28m
Distance
360.9 mi
Total Cost
$115
CO2
146 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 26m
37m in the air
Air Distance
306 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
78 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SJT and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 28m | 4h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $115 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 146 kg CO2 | 78 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 20, US 277, US 67
via US 67, US 67; US 377, US 67; US 84; US 283
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Big Lake, TX to Plano, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.