Drive or Fly: Lubbock, TX to Karnes City, 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–SAT. At 438 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 48m
Distance
438.3 mi
Total Cost
$132
CO2
177 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 23m
48m in the air
Air Distance
400 mi
Total Cost
$191
CO2
102 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LBB and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 48m | 4h 23m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $132 | $191 |
| Carbon footprint | 177 kg CO2 | 102 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 83, US 84, I 10
via US 87, US 83, I 10
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lubbock, TX to Karnes City, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.