Drive or Fly: Jacksboro, 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 scheduled commercial flights found for MWL–ELP. At 599 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 2m

Distance

599.5 mi

Total Cost

$312

CO2

242 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$132

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 56m

59m in the air

Air Distance

496 mi

Total Cost

$195

CO2

126 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jacksboro, TX → MWL 46m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 59m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $140) $140

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Jacksboro, TX MWL — Mineral Wells Regional Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MWL 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

25h 42m

23h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$108

CO2

31 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jacksboro, TX → Fort Worth 87m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1405m

Arrival 10m

El Paso → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $108) $108

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 58 mi, ~87m drive

To El Paso 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	10h 2m	3h 56m	25h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$312	$195	$108
Carbon footprint	242 kg CO₂	126 kg CO₂	31 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

599.5 mi 10h 1m

via I 20, I 10, US 281

Shortest (+2 min)

571.3 mi 10h 3m

via I 20, I 10, TX 67

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