Drive or Fly: Anson, TX to El Paso, 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 ABI–ELP. At 463 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 48m

Distance

463 mi

Total Cost

$137

CO2

187 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$102

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 38m

47m in the air

Air Distance

391 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

100 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anson, TX → ABI 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 47m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → El Paso, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Anson, TX ABI — Abilene Regional Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABI and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 10m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 29m

8h 20m on road

Total Cost

$44

CO2

23 kg

Route

Greyhound US1000

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anson, TX → Abilene (7-Eleven) (ABI6) 34m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 500m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → El Paso, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $44) $44

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

Stations

From ABI6 — Abilene (7-Eleven) 22 mi, ~34m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	7h 48m	3h 38m	9h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$137	$191	$44
Carbon footprint	187 kg CO₂	100 kg CO₂	23 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

463 mi 7h 47m

via I 10, TX 70, I 20; TX 349

Alternative (+41 min)

496 mi 8h 29m

via I 10, I 20; TX 349, TX 158

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