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Drive or Fly: Westway, TX to Clint, TX?

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 ELP–ELP. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

55m

Distance

39.5 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9
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

2h 54m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westway, TX → ELP 24m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 4m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ELP → Clint, TX 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Westway, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive
Clint, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELP and ELP. 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

2h 19m

1h 13m on road

Total Cost

$1

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US1186

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westway, TX → El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) 22m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 73m
Arrival 10m
Juarez(City Express) (JUA6) → Clint, TX 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 15 mi, ~22m drive
To JUA6 — Juarez(City Express) 13 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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
Travel time longer than driving
Need transportation to/from station
Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Bus
Door-to-door time 55m 2h 54m 2h 19m
Total cost (1 person) $44 $121 $1
Carbon footprint 16 kg CO2 8 kg CO2 0 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
39.5 mi 54m

via Loop 375, I 10; US 85; US 180, TX 20

Alternative (+1 min)
43.4 mi 55m

via I 10; US 180, I 10; US 85; US 180

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Westway, TX to Clint, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.