Drive or Fly: Corpus Christi, TX to Fort Davis, 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 CRP–CNM. At 544 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 6m
Distance
544 mi
Total Cost
$155
CO2
220 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
6h 6m
52m in the air
Air Distance
437 mi
Total Cost
$192
CO2
111 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CRP and CNM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 6m | 6h 6m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $155 | $192 |
| Carbon footprint | 220 kg CO2 | 111 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 10; US 87, I 37, TX 17
via US 90, TX 44, US 277
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Corpus Christi, TX to Fort Davis, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.