Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Sulphur Springs, 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–TYR. At 508 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 58m
Distance
508.4 mi
Total Cost
$147
CO2
205 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 27m
54m in the air
Air Distance
453 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
116 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LRD and TYR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 8h 58m | 4h 27m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $147 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 205 kg CO2 | 116 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35; I 27; US 83, I 35; US 290, I 35
via US 79, I 35; I 27; US 83, TX 130 Toll
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laredo, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.