Drive or Fly: Brushy Creek, TX to Garland, 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–TXK. At 329 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 58m

Distance

329 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

133 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

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 5m

33m in the air

Air Distance

275 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brushy Creek, TX → AUS 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Brushy Creek, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

13h 10m

11h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$62

CO2

18 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brushy Creek, TX → Austin 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 670m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Garland, TX 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $62) $62

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Austin 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 58m	4h 5m	13h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$186	$62
Carbon footprint	133 kg CO₂	70 kg CO₂	18 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

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

329 mi 5h 57m

via I 30; US 67, I 35, I 35E

Shortest (+31 min)

317.2 mi 6h 28m

via US 79, TX 155, US 271

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