Drive or Fly: Corrigan, TX to San Antonio, 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 IAH–SAT. At 288 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 8m
Distance
288.9 mi
Total Cost
$99
CO2
117 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 36m
29m in the air
Air Distance
244 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
62 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between IAH and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 8m | 4h 36m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $99 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 117 kg CO2 | 62 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 18, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Corrigan, TX to San Antonio, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.