Drive or Fly: Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX to Houston, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LRD–HOU. At 336 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 3m

Distance

336.8 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

136 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

5h 23m

38m in the air

Air Distance

317 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX → LRD 150m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HOU → Houston, TX 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 100 mi, ~150m drive

Houston, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRD and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

12h 8m

9h 58m on rail

Total Cost

$67

CO2

19 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX → Del Rio Amtrak Station 80m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 598m

Arrival 10m

Houston → Houston, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $67) $67

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Del Rio Amtrak Station 53 mi, ~80m drive

To Houston 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 3m	5h 23m	12h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$188	$67
Carbon footprint	136 kg CO₂	81 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

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