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Drive or Fly: Austin, TX to Kermit, 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 AUS–MAF. At 381 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 34m

Distance

381.8 mi

Total Cost

$119

CO2

154 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$84
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

4h 9m

40m in the air

Air Distance

335 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

85 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Austin, TX → AUS 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 40m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MAF → Kermit, TX 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Austin, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive
Kermit, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 53 mi, ~79m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUS and MAF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 25m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 34m 4h 9m
Total cost (1 person) $119 $188
Carbon footprint 154 kg CO2 85 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
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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
381.8 mi 7h 34m

via US 87, TX 71, TX 158

Alternative (+1 min)
408.2 mi 7h 35m

via I 10, US 290, FM 1601

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