Drive or Fly: Converse, TX to Irving, 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

4h 52m

Distance

270.4 mi

Total Cost

$86

CO2

109 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$51

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

2h 53m

29m in the air

Air Distance

242 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

62 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Converse, TX → SAT 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Irving, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Converse, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Irving, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 15m

8h 35m on rail

Total Cost

$50

CO2

16 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Converse, TX → San Antonio Amtrak Station (SAS) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 515m

Arrival 10m

Dallas (DAL) → Irving, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $50) $50

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

Stations

From SAS — San Antonio Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To DAL — Dallas 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 25m

6h on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Converse, TX → San Antonio Pearl District (2SP) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 360m

Arrival 10m

Dallas Market Center (2DM) → Irving, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From 2SP — San Antonio Pearl District 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 2DM — Dallas Market Center 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 52m	2h 53m	10h 15m	7h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$86	$185	$50	$28
Carbon footprint	109 kg CO₂	62 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus 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 Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

270.4 mi 4h 52m

via I 35; US 290, I 35, I 35E

Alternative (+55 min)

284.6 mi 5h 47m

via I 35, I 35; US 290, TX 317

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