Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Floresville, 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 LRD–SAT. At 178 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 9m
Distance
178.2 mi
Total Cost
$74
CO2
72 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 17m
17m in the air
Air Distance
139 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
36 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LRD and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 9m | 3h 17m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $74 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 72 kg CO2 | 36 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35; I 27; US 83, US 181, I 410; TX 16; TX 130
via I 35; I 27; US 83, TX 97, TX 85
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laredo, TX to Floresville, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.