Drive or Fly: La Porte, TX to Arlington, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumShort enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 4m
Distance
280.1 mi
Total Cost
$88
CO2
113 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 10m
29m in the air
Air Distance
245 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
63 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
91.0%
Cancellation
9.0%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 4m | 3h 10m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $88 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 113 kg CO2 | 63 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 91% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 20, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 45, HTR, I 20
via TX 6, I 35W, I 35; US 77
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from La Porte, TX to Arlington, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.