Drive or Fly: Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BRO–DAL. At 540 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

10h 9m

Distance

540.8 mi

Total Cost

$300

CO2

218 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$120

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 21m

59m in the air

Air Distance

489 mi

Total Cost

$195

CO2

125 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brownsville, TX → BRO 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 59m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Addison, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $140) $140

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Brownsville, TX BRO — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Addison, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BRO and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 48m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

12h 47m

12h on road

Total Cost

$53

CO2

28 kg

Route

FlixBus US1166

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brownsville, TX → Brownsville Bus Station (BRN6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 720m

Arrival 10m

Dallas Bus Station (DLD6) → Addison, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BRN6 — Brownsville Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To DLD6 — Dallas Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	10h 9m	3h 21m	12h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$300	$195	$53
Carbon footprint	218 kg CO₂	125 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brownsville, TX to Addison, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.