Drive or Fly: Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, 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 ACT–ACT. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

33m

Distance

18.9 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 49m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kosse, TX → ACT 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ACT → Ben Hur, TX 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Kosse, TX ACT — Waco Regional Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Ben Hur, TX ACT — Waco Regional Airport 30 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ACT and ACT. 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 14m

27m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kosse, TX → Temple 67m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 27m

Arrival 10m

Mcgregor Amtrak → Ben Hur, TX 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Temple 45 mi, ~67m drive

To Mcgregor Amtrak 40 mi, ~60m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 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	33m	3h 49m	3h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 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 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.