Drive or Fly: El Paso, TX to Linden, TX?

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

Flying wins

Medium

Flying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

13h 36m

Distance

802.4 mi

Total Cost

$357

CO2

324 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$177

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 32m

1h 25m in the air

Air Distance

712 mi

Total Cost

$292

CO2

182 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

El Paso, TX → ELP 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 85m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Linden, TX 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $237) $237

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

El Paso, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Linden, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELP and TXK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 9h 4m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

27h 57m

26h 19m on rail

Total Cost

$142

CO2

41 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

El Paso, TX → El Paso 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 1579m

Arrival 10m

Marshall Amtrak Station → Linden, TX 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $142) $142

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

Stations

From El Paso 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Marshall Amtrak Station 32 mi, ~48m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	13h 36m	4h 32m	27h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$357	$292	$142
Carbon footprint	324 kg CO₂	182 kg CO₂	41 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 May 27, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

802.4 mi 13h 35m

via I 20, I 10; US 180, TX 155

Shortest (+2 min)

791.7 mi 13h 38m

via I 20, I 10; US 180, I 30; US 67

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