Drive or Fly: Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, 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 FTW–DFW. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
31m
Distance
22.1 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 30m
2m in the air
Air Distance
16 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between FTW and DFW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 31m | 2h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 4 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 30, I 820 TEXpress
via I 820 TEXpress, TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Blue Mound, TX to Arlington, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.