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Drive or Fly: Friendswood, TX to Garland, 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 HOU–TXK. At 317 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 17m

Distance

317.3 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

128 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70
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

3h 46m

33m in the air

Air Distance

277 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

71 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Friendswood, TX → HOU 14m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Friendswood, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive
Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 31m 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 6h 17m 3h 46m
Total cost (1 person) $105 $186
Carbon footprint 128 kg CO2 71 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
317.3 mi 6h 16m

via US 259, I-69; US 59, I 69; US 59

Alternative (+12 min)
323.6 mi 6h 29m

via I 45, TX 155, TX 19

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