Drive or Fly: River Oaks, TX to Carrollton, 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 DAL–DAL. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

33m

Distance

28.9 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

2h 38m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

River Oaks, TX → DAL 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Carrollton, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

River Oaks, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 16 mi, ~23m drive

Carrollton, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAL and DAL. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound 2221

Door-to-Door Timeline

River Oaks, TX → Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum (2DA) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 5m

Arrival 10m

Dallas Bus Station (DLD6) → Carrollton, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From 2DA — Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 13 mi, ~20m drive

To DLD6 — Dallas Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	33m	2h 38m	1h
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	0 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: 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 12, 2026.

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