Drive or Fly: Cactus, TX to El Paso, 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 LRD–ELP. At 588 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 28m
Distance
588.6 mi
Total Cost
$310
CO2
238 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 49m
1h in the air
Air Distance
501 mi
Total Cost
$195
CO2
128 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LRD and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 28m | 3h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $310 | $195 |
| Carbon footprint | 238 kg CO2 | 128 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 10; US 67, US 90, US 277
via I 10, TX 55, US 83
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cactus, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.