Drive or Fly: Upper Fruitland, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for DRO–ABQ. At 167 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 14m

Distance

167.9 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

68 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 52m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Upper Fruitland, NM → DRO 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABQ → Enchanted Hills, NM 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Upper Fruitland, NM DRO — Durango La Plata County Airport 43 mi, ~65m drive

Enchanted Hills, NM ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DRO and ABQ. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 40m

2h 50m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1194S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Upper Fruitland, NM → Farmington (Animas Valley Mall) (FYM6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 170m

Arrival 10m

Bernalillo (Rail Runner Station) (BDL6) → Enchanted Hills, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From FYM6 — Farmington (Animas Valley Mall) 10 mi, ~15m drive

To BDL6 — Bernalillo (Rail Runner Station) 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 14m	3h 52m	3h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$125	$15
Carbon footprint	68 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	8 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Upper Fruitland, NM to Enchanted Hills, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.