Drive or Fly: McCamey, TX to Plano, 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 MAF–DAL. At 422 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 30m

Distance

422.4 mi

Total Cost

$129

CO2

171 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$94

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 28m

42m in the air

Air Distance

349 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

89 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCamey, TX → MAF 84m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Plano, TX 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

McCamey, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 56 mi, ~84m drive

Plano, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MAF and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 2m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

19h 28m

16h 37m on rail

Total Cost

$75

CO2

22 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCamey, TX → Sanderson Amtrak 104m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 997m

Arrival 10m

Dallas → Plano, TX 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $75) $75

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

Stations

From Sanderson Amtrak 70 mi, ~104m drive

To Dallas 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 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 30m	4h 28m	19h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$129	$189	$75
Carbon footprint	171 kg CO₂	89 kg CO₂	22 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 12, 2026.

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