Drive or Fly: Cienegas Terrace, TX to Fort Worth, 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 SJT–FTW. At 403 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 24m

Distance

403 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

163 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$89

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

6h 18m

38m in the air

Air Distance

316 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cienegas Terrace, TX → SJT 210m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FTW → Fort Worth, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Cienegas Terrace, TX SJT — San Angelo Regional Mathis Field 140 mi, ~210m drive

Fort Worth, TX FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SJT and FTW. 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 45m

12h 45m on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

18 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cienegas Terrace, TX → Del Rio Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 765m

Arrival 10m

Fort Worth → Fort Worth, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

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

Stations

From Del Rio Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Fort Worth 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 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	7h 24m	6h 18m	13h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$124	$188	$63
Carbon footprint	163 kg CO₂	81 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

403 mi 7h 24m

via US 277, I 20, US 277; US 377

Alternative (+24 min)

420.3 mi 7h 48m

via US 90, I 35; US 290, I 35

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cienegas Terrace, TX to Fort Worth, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.