Drive or Fly: Fort Worth, TX to Brackettville, 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 FTW–SAT. At 386 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 4m

Distance

386.1 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

156 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$85

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

5h 43m

36m in the air

Air Distance

299 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

76 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fort Worth, TX → FTW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 36m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAT → Brackettville, TX 177m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fort Worth, TX FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Brackettville, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 118 mi, ~177m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FTW 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

16h 26m

14h 52m on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

18 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fort Worth, TX → Fort Worth 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 892m

Arrival 10m

Del Rio Amtrak Station → Brackettville, TX 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

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

Stations

From Fort Worth 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Del Rio Amtrak Station 29 mi, ~44m 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	7h 4m	5h 43m	16h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$120	$187	$63
Carbon footprint	156 kg CO₂	76 kg CO₂	18 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

386.1 mi 7h 3m

via I 35, US 90, I 35W

Shortest (+31 min)

349.6 mi 7h 35m

via US 377, RM 674, US 67; US 377

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