Drive or Fly: Pecos, 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 scheduled commercial flights found for CNM–TXK. At 578 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 5m

Distance

578.4 mi

Total Cost

$308

CO2

234 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$128

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

1h 4m in the air

Air Distance

534 mi

Total Cost

$196

CO2

136 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pecos, TX → CNM 117m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 64m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $141) $141

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pecos, TX CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal 78 mi, ~117m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 5m 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

27h 7m

23h 41m on rail

Total Cost

$120

CO2

35 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pecos, TX → Alpine Amtrak Station 111m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1421m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Garland, TX 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

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

Stations

From Alpine Amtrak Station 74 mi, ~111m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m 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	10h 5m	6h	27h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$308	$196	$120
Carbon footprint	234 kg CO₂	136 kg CO₂	35 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 15, 2026.

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