Drive or Fly: Houston, TX to Plainview, 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 HOU–LBB. At 579 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 28m
Distance
579.7 mi
Total Cost
$308
CO2
234 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 8m
58m in the air
Air Distance
481 mi
Total Cost
$194
CO2
123 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HOU and LBB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 28m | 4h 8m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $308 | $194 |
| Carbon footprint | 234 kg CO2 | 123 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 84, TX 71, I 10; US 90
via I 45, I 20, US 84
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Houston, TX to Plainview, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.