Drive or Fly: Burkburnett, TX to Laredo, 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 SPS–LRD. At 506 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

9h 26m

Distance

506.2 mi

Total Cost

$147

CO2

205 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$112

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

55m in the air

Air Distance

459 mi

Total Cost

$193

CO2

117 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Burkburnett, TX → SPS 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 55m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LRD → Laredo, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $138) $138

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Burkburnett, TX SPS — Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base 9 mi, ~13m drive

Laredo, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SPS and LRD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 8m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	9h 26m	3h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$147	$193
Carbon footprint	205 kg CO₂	117 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

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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

506.2 mi 9h 26m

via US 281, I 35, US 281 Bus

Alternative (+16 min)

550 mi 9h 42m

via I 35, US 82; US 287, I 35W

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