Drive or Fly: Houston, TX to Pilot Point, 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–DFW. At 289 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 22m

Distance

289.2 mi

Total Cost

$99

CO2

117 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$64

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 39m

32m in the air

Air Distance

268 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

68 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, TX → HOU 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 32m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DFW → Pilot Point, TX 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Houston, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Pilot Point, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOU and DFW. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 6m

6h 5m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

FlixBus 2242

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, TX → Downtown Houston (Gray St.) (2HO) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 365m

Arrival 10m

Denton (2DN) → Pilot Point, TX 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From 2HO — Downtown Houston (Gray St.) 1 mi, ~10m drive

To 2DN — Denton 17 mi, ~26m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 22m	3h 39m	7h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$99	$186	$29
Carbon footprint	117 kg CO₂	68 kg CO₂	15 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

289.2 mi 5h 22m

via I 45, DNT, South Dallas Parkway

Alternative (+54 min)

319.7 mi 6h 16m

via I 45, US 175 Bus, TX 19

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