Drive or Fly: Delaware, AR to Horatio, AR?

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 HOT–TXK. At 162 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 35m

Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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

4h 37m

13m in the air

Air Distance

111 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delaware, AR → HOT 85m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Horatio, AR 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Delaware, AR HOT — Memorial Field Airport 57 mi, ~85m drive

Horatio, AR TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 40 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOT and TXK. 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 2m

2h 40m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delaware, AR → Little Rock Union Station 102m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Horatio, AR 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Little Rock Union Station 68 mi, ~102m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 40 mi, ~60m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	3h 35m	4h 37m	6h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$124	$27
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

162 mi 3h 34m

via US 71, AR 22, AR 109

Alternative (+22 min)

173 mi 3h 57m

via US 70, AR 7, US 70B

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Delaware, AR to Horatio, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.