Drive or Fly: Linden, TX to New Liberty, 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 TXK–TXK. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

26m

Distance

16.4 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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

3h 35m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Linden, TX → TXK 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → New Liberty, TX 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Linden, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 37 mi, ~56m drive

New Liberty, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TXK and TXK. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 7m

1h 7m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Linden, TX → Marshall Amtrak Station 48m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 67m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → New Liberty, TX 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Marshall Amtrak Station 32 mi, ~48m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 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	26m	3h 35m	3h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$13
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	4 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

16.4 mi 25m

via US 59

Alternative (+3 min)

21.9 mi 29m

via TX 8, TX 77

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Linden, TX to New Liberty, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.