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Drive or Fly: Dallas, TX to Floydada, 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

6h 11m

Distance

339.5 mi

Total Cost

$99

CO2

137 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$64
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

3h 36m

33m in the air

Air Distance

274 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → DAL 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LBB → Floydada, TX 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dallas, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 5 mi, ~10m drive
Floydada, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 36 mi, ~53m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Saves about 2h 35m compared to driving
+ 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 11m 3h 36m
Total cost (1 person) $99 $186
Carbon footprint 137 kg CO2 70 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
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
339.5 mi 6h 11m

via US 82; TX 114, US 81; US 287, US 82

Alternative (+27 min)
360.9 mi 6h 38m

via I 20, US 84, TX 207

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