Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Forest Hill, 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–DAL. At 525 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 25m
Distance
525.7 mi
Total Cost
$151
CO2
212 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
5h 9m
57m in the air
Air Distance
478 mi
Total Cost
$194
CO2
122 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LRD and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 25m | 5h 9m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $151 | $194 |
| Carbon footprint | 212 kg CO2 | 122 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35; I 27; US 83, I 35; US 290, I 35
via I 35; I 27; US 83, I 35; US 290, I 35
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laredo, TX to Forest Hill, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.