Drive or Fly: Dallas, TX to Uvalde, 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 28m

Distance

355.2 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

144 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

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

4h 50m

36m in the air

Air Distance

303 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

77 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → DAL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 36m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAT → Uvalde, TX 124m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Uvalde, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 82 mi, ~124m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.8%

+ 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

18h 54m

17h 14m on rail

Total Cost

$68

CO2

21 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dallas, TX → Dallas (DAL) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1034m

Arrival 10m

Del Rio Amtrak Station (DRT) → Uvalde, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $68) $68

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

Stations

From DAL — Dallas 0 mi, ~30m drive

To DRT — Del Rio Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 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	6h 28m	4h 50m	18h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$187	$68
Carbon footprint	144 kg CO₂	77 kg CO₂	21 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

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 Jul 20, 2026.

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