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Drive or Fly: Keller, TX to San Antonio, 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 FTW–SAT. At 283 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 8m

Distance

283.1 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

114 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63
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 57m

30m in the air

Air Distance

253 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keller, TX → FTW 15m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 30m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
SAT → San Antonio, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Keller, TX FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive
San Antonio, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FTW and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 11m 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

9h 28m

8h 18m on rail

Total Cost

$48

CO2

14 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keller, TX → Fort Worth 20m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 498m
Arrival 10m
San Antonio Amtrak Station → San Antonio, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $48) $48

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 13 mi, ~20m drive
To San Antonio Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~10/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 10 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 44m

6h 50m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

15 kg

Route

FlixBus 2230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Keller, TX → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (2DF) 19m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 410m
Arrival 10m
San Antonio Bus Station (SNT6) → San Antonio, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From 2DF — Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~19m drive
To SNT6 — San Antonio Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m 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 5h 8m 2h 57m 9h 28m 7h 44m
Total cost (1 person) $98 $185 $48 $28
Carbon footprint 114 kg CO2 65 kg CO2 14 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: 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Keller, TX to San Antonio, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.