Drive or Fly: Dallas, TX to Calvert, 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 DAL–CLL. At 146 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 34m

Distance

146.1 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 14m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → DAL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLL → Calvert, TX 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Dallas, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 5 mi, ~10m drive

Calvert, TX CLL — Easterwood Field 33 mi, ~49m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAL and CLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 16m

4h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$24

CO2

7 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → Dallas 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 265m

Arrival 10m

Temple → Calvert, TX 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Dallas 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Temple 41 mi, ~61m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 34m	3h 14m	6h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$24
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	7 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

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

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 12, 2026.

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