Drive or Fly: Lubbock, TX to Cleveland, 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 LBB–IAH. At 552 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 47m
Distance
552.8 mi
Total Cost
$157
CO2
223 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 49m
55m in the air
Air Distance
455 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
116 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LBB and IAH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 47m | 3h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $157 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 223 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 84, I 45; US 287, US 287
via I 45, US 82; TX 114, US 82; US 287
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lubbock, TX to Cleveland, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.