Drive or Fly: Plano, TX to Las Lomas, 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 DAL–MFE. At 554 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 1m
Distance
554.2 mi
Total Cost
$302
CO2
224 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 13m
57m in the air
Air Distance
476 mi
Total Cost
$194
CO2
121 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DAL and MFE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 1m | 4h 13m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $302 | $194 |
| Carbon footprint | 224 kg CO2 | 121 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 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Plano, TX to Las Lomas, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.