Drive or Fly: Rhode Island, TX to New Boston, 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 ACT–TXK. At 189 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 56m

Distance

189.7 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

77 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 27m

19m in the air

Air Distance

155 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rhode Island, TX → ACT 91m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → New Boston, TX 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Rhode Island, TX ACT — Waco Regional Airport 60 mi, ~91m drive

New Boston, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 19m

3h 18m on rail

Total Cost

$20

CO2

6 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rhode Island, TX → Mineola 109m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 198m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → New Boston, TX 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From Mineola 73 mi, ~109m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 22 mi, ~32m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 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	3h 56m	4h 27m	6h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$126	$20
Carbon footprint	77 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂	6 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rhode Island, TX to New Boston, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.