Drive or Fly: Big Lake, TX to Houston, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SJT–HOU. At 446 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 50m
Distance
446.5 mi
Total Cost
$134
CO2
180 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 27m
45m in the air
Air Distance
376 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
96 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SJT and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 50m | 4h 27m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $134 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 180 kg CO2 | 96 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 10, I 10; TX 130, TX 163
via TX 71, US 87; Loop 306, US 67
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Big Lake, TX to Houston, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.