Drive or Fly: Donna, TX to McKinney, 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 MFE–DAL. At 535 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
9h 50m
Distance
535.7 mi
Total Cost
$154
CO2
216 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 58m
59m in the air
Air Distance
493 mi
Total Cost
$195
CO2
126 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MFE and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 50m | 3h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $154 | $195 |
| Carbon footprint | 216 kg CO2 | 126 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 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Donna, TX to McKinney, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.