Drive or Fly: Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Flying wins
MediumFlying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.
Drive
Door to Door
11h 56m
Distance
800.2 mi
Total Cost
$358
CO2
323 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 46m
1h 17m in the air
Air Distance
640 mi
Total Cost
$286
CO2
163 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MFE and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 11h 56m | 3h 46m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $358 | $286 |
| Carbon footprint | 323 kg CO2 | 163 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 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Scissors, TX to El Paso, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.