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Drive or Fly: Bonham, TX to Lubbock, 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

6h 23m

Distance

349.6 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

141 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$66
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 25m

39m in the air

Air Distance

327 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

83 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bonham, TX → DAL 96m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 39m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LBB → Lubbock, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

Bonham, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 64 mi, ~96m drive
Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ 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 6h 23m 4h 25m
Total cost (1 person) $101 $188
Carbon footprint 141 kg CO2 83 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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
349.6 mi 6h 23m

via US 82, US 82; TX 114

Alternative (+46 min)
410.8 mi 7h 9m

via I 20, US 84, TX 121

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