Drive or Fly: Anderson, TX to Todd Mission, 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 CLL–IAH. At 20 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

20.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 29m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anderson, TX → CLL 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAH → Todd Mission, TX 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Anderson, TX CLL — Easterwood Field 24 mi, ~35m drive

Todd Mission, TX IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLL and IAH. 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

1h 33m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1100

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anderson, TX → Navasota (Circle T) (NAV6) 14m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Prairie View (Mini Mart) (PIR6) → Todd Mission, TX 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From NAV6 — Navasota (Circle T) 9 mi, ~14m drive

To PIR6 — Prairie View (Mini Mart) 16 mi, ~24m 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	35m	3h 29m	1h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 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 Jun 4, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

20.8 mi 35m

via FM 1774

Alternative (+2 min)

28.6 mi 37m

via TX 249, TX 90, TX 105

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