Drive or Fly: Austin, TX to Brownfield, TX?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 16m

Distance

378.3 mi

Total Cost

$106

CO2

153 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$71

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 53m

40m in the air

Air Distance

334 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

85 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Austin, TX → AUS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 40m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LBB → Brownfield, TX 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Austin, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Brownfield, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 3h 23m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	7h 16m	3h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$106	$188
Carbon footprint	153 kg CO₂	85 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

378.3 mi 7h 16m

via US 87, TX 71, US 87; TX 158; TX 163

Alternative (+5 min)

385 mi 7h 22m

via US 84, TX 153, US 380

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