Drive or Fly: Nederland, TX to Irving, 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 BPT–DAL. At 299 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 52m
Distance
299.3 mi
Total Cost
$101
CO2
121 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 51m
31m in the air
Air Distance
262 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
67 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BPT and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 52m | 2h 51m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $101 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 121 kg CO2 | 67 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 69; US 287, US 175 Bus, US 69
via I 45, US 90, TX 99 Toll
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Nederland, TX to Irving, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.