Drive or Fly: Hackberry, TX to El Paso, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for DFW–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

9h 54m

Distance

650.7 mi

Total Cost

$180

CO2

263 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$145

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 48m

1h 8m in the air

Air Distance

566 mi

Total Cost

$198

CO2

144 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hackberry, TX → DFW 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 68m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $143) $143

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hackberry, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DFW and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 6m 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

27h 17m

25h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$114

CO2

33 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hackberry, TX → Dallas 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1547m

Arrival 10m

El Paso → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $114) $114

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

Stations

From Dallas 27 mi, ~40m drive

To El Paso 1 mi, ~10m 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	9h 54m	3h 48m	27h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$180	$198	$114
Carbon footprint	263 kg CO₂	144 kg CO₂	33 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 12, 2026.

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