Drive or Fly: Lubbock, TX to 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 LBB–IAH. At 562 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 14m

Distance

562 mi

Total Cost

$304

CO2

227 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$124

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 58m

58m in the air

Air Distance

480 mi

Total Cost

$194

CO2

122 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lubbock, TX → LBB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 58m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAH → Liberty, TX 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $139) $139

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Liberty, TX IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LBB and IAH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 16m compared to driving

+ 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	10h 14m	3h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$304	$194
Carbon footprint	227 kg CO₂	122 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

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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

562 mi 10h 13m

via US 84, US 84; US 183, TX 153

Alternative (+38 min)

607.3 mi 10h 52m

via I 45, US 82; TX 114, US 82; US 287

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