Drive or Fly: Dallas, TX to Uhland, 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

3h 49m

Distance

221.9 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 1m

24m in the air

Air Distance

204 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → DAL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUS → Uhland, TX 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dallas, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 5 mi, ~10m drive

Uhland, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 18 mi, ~27m 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

9h 10m

7h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → Dallas (DAL) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 450m

Arrival 10m

San Marcos Amtrak (SMC) → Uhland, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $42) $42

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

Stations

From DAL — Dallas 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SMC — San Marcos Amtrak 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

5h 58m

4h 33m on road

Total Cost

$23

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum (2DA) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 273m

Arrival 10m

San Marcos (CARTS) (SMT6) → Uhland, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From 2DA — Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SMT6 — San Marcos (CARTS) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~29/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

− 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	3h 49m	3h 1m	9h 10m	5h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$183	$42	$23
Carbon footprint	90 kg CO₂	52 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	13 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 20, 2026.

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