Drive or Fly: San Benito, TX to Lubbock, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for HRL–LBB. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

11h 34m

Distance

639.3 mi

Total Cost

$322

CO2

258 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$142

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 29m

1h 9m in the air

Air Distance

573 mi

Total Cost

$198

CO2

146 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

San Benito, TX → HRL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 69m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LBB → Lubbock, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $143) $143

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

San Benito, TX HRL — Valley International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HRL and LBB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 8h 5m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	11h 34m	3h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$322	$198
Carbon footprint	258 kg CO₂	146 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

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 13, 2026.

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