Drive or Fly: Edinburg, TX to Amarillo, 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 MFE–AMA. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

13h 3m

Distance

733.9 mi

Total Cost

$343

CO2

296 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$163

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

3h 44m

1h 18m in the air

Air Distance

654 mi

Total Cost

$287

CO2

167 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edinburg, TX → MFE 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 78m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AMA → Amarillo, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $232) $232

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Edinburg, TX MFE — McAllen Miller International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Amarillo, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MFE and AMA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 9h 19m 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 3m	3h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$343	$287
Carbon footprint	296 kg CO₂	167 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 13, 2026.

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