Drive or Fly: Frisco, TX to Anthony, 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 DAL–DAL. At 60 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 15m

Distance

60.3 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

24 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

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 13m

5m in the air

Air Distance

45 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frisco, TX → DAL 32m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Anthony, TX 96m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Frisco, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 21 mi, ~32m drive

Anthony, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 64 mi, ~96m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAL and DAL. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 48m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US1146

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frisco, TX → McKinney (New Midway Convenience) (MKT6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Sherman (Convenience Plus) (SHM6) → Anthony, TX 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From MKT6 — McKinney (New Midway Convenience) 12 mi, ~17m drive

To SHM6 — Sherman (Convenience Plus) 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 15m	4h 13m	1h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$3
Carbon footprint	24 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	2 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: FlixBus 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

60.3 mi 1h 15m

via TX 289, US 82, FM 1897

Shortest (+2 min)

56.6 mi 1h 17m

via TX 121, TX 160, US 69

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