Drive or Fly: Mercedes, TX to Garland, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for HRL–TXK. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

9h 55m

Distance

686.2 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

277 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$152

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 30m

1h 5m in the air

Air Distance

545 mi

Total Cost

$197

CO2

139 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mercedes, TX → HRL 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 65m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $142) $142

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Mercedes, TX HRL — Valley International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HRL and TXK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 25m 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	9h 55m	4h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$187	$197
Carbon footprint	277 kg CO₂	139 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 12, 2026.

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