Drive or Fly: Brownsville, TX to Crowley, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
Driving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.
Drive
Door to Door
9h 37m
Distance
511.5 mi
Total Cost
$111
CO2
207 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fuel$76
Meals (1 day)$35
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No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
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Comfortable one-day drive
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Stop anywhere along the route
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Have your own car at the destination
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Driver fatigue on longer stretches
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Wear and tear on vehicle
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Fuel price fluctuations
Fly
Door to Door
4h 35m
55m in the air
Air Distance
461 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
118 kg
Cost Breakdown
Estimated ticket$138
Rental car (1 day)$55
Nearest Airports
Brownsville, TXBrownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (4 mi)
Crowley, TXFort Worth Spinks Airport (3 mi)
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Saves about 5h 2m compared to driving
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Less physical fatigue
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Predictable arrival time
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Airport security and check-in overhead
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May need a rental car at destination
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Luggage fees and restrictions
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Less flexibility for stops along the way
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 37m | 4h 35m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $111 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 207 kg CO2 | 118 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
Costs are rough estimates based on US averages. Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brownsville, TX to Crowley, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.