Drive or Fly: Groveton, TX to San Antonio, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for IAH–SAT. At 266 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 10m
Distance
266.3 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
108 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 33m
28m in the air
Air Distance
230 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
59 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between IAH and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 10m | 4h 33m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $94 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 108 kg CO2 | 59 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Groveton, TX to San Antonio, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.