Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Karnes City, 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 155 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 4m
Distance
155.5 mi
Total Cost
$69
CO2
63 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 51m
16m in the air
Air Distance
137 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
35 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 4m | 3h 51m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $69 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 63 kg CO2 | 35 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 US 59, TX 72, US 281
via US 59, US 181, FM 623
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laredo, TX to Karnes City, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.