Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Killeen, 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–GRK. At 317 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 25m
Distance
317.2 mi
Total Cost
$105
CO2
128 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 53m
33m in the air
Air Distance
272 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
69 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LRD and GRK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 25m | 2h 53m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $105 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 128 kg CO2 | 69 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, TX 130 Toll, TX 195
via I 35; I 27; US 83, US 281, US 190
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laredo, TX to Killeen, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.