Drive or Fly: El Paso, TX to Lake Brownwood, 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 ELP–ABI. At 510 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 56m
Distance
510.1 mi
Total Cost
$148
CO2
206 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 28m
53m in the air
Air Distance
439 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
112 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ELP and ABI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 8h 56m | 4h 28m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $148 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 206 kg CO2 | 112 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 10; US 180, I 20, TX 158
via I 10; US 180, US 67; US 385, I 10
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from El Paso, TX to Lake Brownwood, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.