Drive or Fly: Corpus Christi, TX to Falcon Lake Estates, 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 CRP–LRD. At 152 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 27m
Distance
152.3 mi
Total Cost
$69
CO2
62 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 38m
16m in the air
Air Distance
131 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
33 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CRP and LRD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 27m | 3h 38m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $69 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 62 kg CO2 | 33 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 TX 359, TX 44, SH 16
via US 59; TX 44, US 83, TX 44
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Corpus Christi, TX to Falcon Lake Estates, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.