Drive or Fly: Rusk, TX to San Antonio, 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 TYR–SAT. At 293 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 41m
Distance
293.2 mi
Total Cost
$100
CO2
118 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 45m
31m in the air
Air Distance
258 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
66 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TYR and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 41m | 3h 45m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $100 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 118 kg CO2 | 66 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via TX 21, TX 130 Toll, I 10; US 90; TX 130
via I 35, TX 31, I 35; US 290
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rusk, TX to San Antonio, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.