Drive or Fly: Dimmitt, TX to Houston, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for CVN–HOU. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

11h 7m

Distance

614.3 mi

Total Cost

$316

CO2

248 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$136

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 25m

1h 3m in the air

Air Distance

524 mi

Total Cost

$196

CO2

134 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dimmitt, TX → CVN 67m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 63m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HOU → Houston, TX 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $141) $141

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dimmitt, TX CVN — Clovis Municipal Airport 45 mi, ~67m drive

Houston, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CVN and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 6h 42m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− 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	11h 7m	4h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$316	$196
Carbon footprint	248 kg CO₂	134 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

614.3 mi 11h 6m

via US 84, TX 71, TX 153

Alternative (+19 min)

653.2 mi 11h 26m

via US 84, I 45; US 287, US 287

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