Drive or Fly: Houston, TX to Stowell, 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–BPT. At 62 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 17m

Distance

62.8 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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

2h 59m

7m in the air

Air Distance

59 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, TX → HOU 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BPT → Stowell, TX 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Stowell, TX BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport 24 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOU and BPT. 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

3h 11m

1h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, TX → Houston 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 103m

Arrival 10m

Beaumont Amtrak → Stowell, TX 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Houston 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Beaumont Amtrak 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 36m

1h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus 2211

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Beaumont (2BM) → Stowell, TX 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

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

To 2BM — Beaumont 24 mi, ~36m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 17m	2h 59m	3h 11m	2h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$15	$9
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 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 12, 2026.

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