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Drive or Fly: Irving, TX to Odessa, TX?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h

Distance

347.4 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

140 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$66
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 7m

39m in the air

Air Distance

323 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Irving, TX → DAL 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 39m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MAF → Odessa, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Irving, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 6 mi, ~10m drive
Odessa, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 12 mi, ~18m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.1%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Saves about 2h 53m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− 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 3h 7m
Total cost (1 person) $101 $188
Carbon footprint 140 kg CO2 82 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% on-time
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 Jul 21, 2026.

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