Drive or Fly: San Antonio, TX to Van Horn, 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–CNM. At 431 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 56m
Distance
431.2 mi
Total Cost
$130
CO2
174 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
5h 22m
47m in the air
Air Distance
394 mi
Total Cost
$191
CO2
101 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SAT and CNM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 56m | 5h 22m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $130 | $191 |
| Carbon footprint | 174 kg CO2 | 101 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 10; US 87
via I 10, TX 55, US 90
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Antonio, TX to Van Horn, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.