Drive or Fly: Fort Worth, TX to Hearne, 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 FTW–CLL. At 145 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 33m

Distance

145.5 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 2m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fort Worth, TX → FTW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLL → Hearne, TX 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Fort Worth, TX FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Hearne, TX CLL — Easterwood Field 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FTW 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

4h 36m

2h 35m on rail

Total Cost

$23

CO2

7 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fort Worth, TX → Fort Worth 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 155m

Arrival 10m

Temple → Hearne, TX 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Temple 47 mi, ~71m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 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 33m	3h 2m	4h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$23
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	34 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fort Worth, TX to Hearne, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.