Drive or Fly: Garland, TX to Eagle Pass, 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 TXK–LRD. At 565 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

10h 16m

Distance

565.8 mi

Total Cost

$306

CO2

229 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$126

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

6h 30m

57m in the air

Air Distance

479 mi

Total Cost

$194

CO2

122 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Garland, TX → TXK 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 57m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LRD → Eagle Pass, TX 154m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $139) $139

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

Eagle Pass, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 102 mi, ~154m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TXK and LRD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 46m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

26h 24m

23h 32m on rail

Total Cost

$98

CO2

29 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Garland, TX → Texarkana Amtrak Station 55m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1412m

Arrival 10m

Del Rio Amtrak Station → Eagle Pass, TX 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $98) $98

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

Stations

From Texarkana Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

To Del Rio Amtrak Station 51 mi, ~77m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 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	10h 16m	6h 30m	26h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$306	$194	$98
Carbon footprint	229 kg CO₂	122 kg CO₂	29 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 13, 2026.

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