Drive or Fly: Garland, TX to Kermit, 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–MAF. At 548 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

9h 52m

Distance

548.2 mi

Total Cost

$157

CO2

221 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$122

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

5h 18m

1h in the air

Air Distance

503 mi

Total Cost

$195

CO2

128 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Garland, TX → TXK 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 60m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MAF → Kermit, TX 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $140) $140

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Kermit, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 53 mi, ~79m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 34m 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	9h 52m	5h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$157	$195
Carbon footprint	221 kg CO₂	128 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 12, 2026.

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