Drive or Fly: Horatio, AR to Conway, AR?

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–LIT. At 182 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 42m

Distance

182.9 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

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

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 57m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Horatio, AR → TXK 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Conway, AR 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Horatio, AR TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 40 mi, ~59m drive

Conway, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 8m

2h 51m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Horatio, AR → Texarkana Amtrak Station 60m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 171m

Arrival 10m

Little Rock Union Station → Conway, AR 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Texarkana Amtrak Station 40 mi, ~60m drive

To Little Rock Union Station 25 mi, ~37m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 24m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0600

Door-to-Door Timeline

Horatio, AR → Texarkana (Travel Stop) (TEX6) 61m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) (BRT6) → Conway, AR 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From TEX6 — Texarkana (Travel Stop) 40 mi, ~61m drive

To BRT6 — Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) 32 mi, ~48m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 42m	3h 57m	5h 8m	4h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$125	$27	$14
Carbon footprint	74 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	7 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, FlixBus 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Horatio, AR to Conway, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.