Drive or Fly: Eagle Pass, TX to Fashing, TX?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LRD–SAT. At 173 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 37m

Distance

173.5 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

70 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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

6h 13m

17m in the air

Air Distance

143 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Eagle Pass, TX → LRD 154m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAT → Fashing, TX 82m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Eagle Pass, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 102 mi, ~154m drive

Fashing, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 55 mi, ~82m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRD and SAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 57m

3h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$29

CO2

8 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Eagle Pass, TX → Del Rio Amtrak Station 77m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 228m

Arrival 10m

San Antonio Amtrak Station → Fashing, TX 72m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From Del Rio Amtrak Station 51 mi, ~77m drive

To San Antonio Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~72m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 37m	6h 13m	6h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$126	$29
Carbon footprint	70 kg CO₂	36 kg CO₂	8 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

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 Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

173.5 mi 3h 36m

via US 57, TX 173, US 281

Alternative (+11 min)

201.1 mi 3h 47m

via US 57, I 37, I 35

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