Drive or Fly: Greatwood, TX to Lubbock, 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 HOU–LBB. At 528 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

9h 35m

Distance

528.5 mi

Total Cost

$152

CO2

214 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$117

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

3h 42m

55m in the air

Air Distance

458 mi

Total Cost

$193

CO2

117 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greatwood, TX → HOU 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 55m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LBB → Lubbock, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $138) $138

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Greatwood, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOU and LBB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 53m 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 35m	3h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$152	$193
Carbon footprint	214 kg CO₂	117 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

528.5 mi 9h 35m

via US 84, TX 71, TX 153

Alternative (+42 min)

556.3 mi 10h 17m

via US 87, TX 71, US 87; TX 158; TX 163

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