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Drive or Fly: Richland Hills, TX to El Paso, 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 FTW–ELP. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 17m

Distance

612.5 mi

Total Cost

$315

CO2

247 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$135
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

3h 28m

1h 5m in the air

Air Distance

546 mi

Total Cost

$197

CO2

139 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richland Hills, TX → FTW 12m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 65m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $142) $142
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Richland Hills, TX FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive
El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FTW and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 49m 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

24h 26m

23h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$108

CO2

31 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richland Hills, TX → Fort Worth 11m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 1405m
Arrival 10m
El Paso → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $108) $108

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 7 mi, ~11m drive
To El Paso 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

12h 13m

11h 27m on road

Total Cost

$59

CO2

31 kg

Route

Greyhound US1000

Door-to-Door Timeline

Richland Hills, TX → Ft Worth Bus Station (FWO6) 11m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 687m
Arrival 10m
El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $59) $59

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

Stations

From FWO6 — Ft Worth Bus Station 7 mi, ~11m drive
To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 10h 17m 3h 28m 24h 26m 12h 13m
Total cost (1 person) $315 $197 $108 $59
Carbon footprint 247 kg CO2 139 kg CO2 31 kg CO2 31 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, FlixBus 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 18, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Richland Hills, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.