Drive or Fly: Brownfield, 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 LBB–HOU. At 537 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 6m
Distance
537.8 mi
Total Cost
$299
CO2
217 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 14m
56m in the air
Air Distance
471 mi
Total Cost
$194
CO2
120 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LBB and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 6m | 4h 14m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $299 | $194 |
| Carbon footprint | 217 kg CO2 | 120 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 TX 71, US 87, TX 137
via US 84; US 183, US 84, TX 153
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brownfield, TX to Houston, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.