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Drive or Fly: Cross Roads, 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

Medium

No direct flights for GGG–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

13h 21m

Distance

781.9 mi

Total Cost

$353

CO2

316 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$173
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

5h 4m

1h 21m in the air

Air Distance

677 mi

Total Cost

$289

CO2

173 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cross Roads, TX → GGG 92m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 81m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $234) $234
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Cross Roads, TX GGG — East Texas Regional Airport 61 mi, ~92m drive
El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GGG and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 8h 17m 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 13h 21m 5h 4m
Total cost (1 person) $353 $289
Carbon footprint 316 kg CO2 173 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
781.9 mi 13h 21m

via I 20, I 10, US 175 Bus

Alternative (+30 min)
797.9 mi 13h 52m

via I 10, TX 21, US 290

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cross Roads, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.