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Drive or Fly: Austin, TX to Lake Kiowa, 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

4h 56m

Distance

263.8 mi

Total Cost

$100

CO2

107 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$65
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 49m

28m in the air

Air Distance

233 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

59 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Austin, TX → AUS 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 28m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DFW → Lake Kiowa, TX 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Austin, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive
Lake Kiowa, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.8%

Cancellation

1.2%

+ 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 4h 56m 3h 49m
Total cost (1 person) $100 $184
Carbon footprint 107 kg CO2 59 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% 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 Oct 25, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
263.8 mi 4h 55m

via I 35; US 290, I 35W, I 35; US 77

Alternative (+46 min)
273.9 mi 5h 42m

via I 35; US 290, TX 317, TX 174

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