Drive or Fly: San Antonio, TX to Lone Star, 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 SAT–TXK. At 394 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 13m
Distance
394.4 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
159 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 59m
42m in the air
Air Distance
352 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
90 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SAT and TXK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 13m | 4h 59m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $122 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 159 kg CO2 | 90 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35; US 290, I 35, I 35E
via US 79, TX 130 Toll, TX 154
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Antonio, TX to Lone Star, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.