Drive or Fly: San Antonio, TX to Paducah, 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–LBB. At 381 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 16m
Distance
381.3 mi
Total Cost
$119
CO2
154 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
5h 8m
40m in the air
Air Distance
334 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
85 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SAT and LBB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 16m | 5h 8m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $119 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 154 kg CO2 | 85 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 US 83, I 10; US 87, US 83; US 377
via US 83, US 87, I 10; US 87
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Antonio, TX to Paducah, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.