Drive or Fly: La Porte, TX to McKinney, 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

5h 18m

Distance

294.4 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

119 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56

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 36m

31m in the air

Air Distance

262 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

67 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Porte, TX → HOU 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → McKinney, TX 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

La Porte, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

McKinney, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 28 mi, ~42m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.4%

Cancellation

0.6%

+ 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	5h 18m	3h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$91	$185
Carbon footprint	119 kg CO₂	67 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 20, 2026.

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