Drive or Fly: Laredo, TX to Red Oak, 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 LRD–DAL. At 410 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 14m

Distance

410.7 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

166 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$91

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 30m

46m in the air

Air Distance

382 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

97 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Laredo, TX → LRD 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 46m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Red Oak, TX 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Laredo, TX LRD — Laredo International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Red Oak, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 23 mi, ~34m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRD and DAL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 44m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 25m

8h on road

Total Cost

$41

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Laredo, TX → Laredo Bus Station (LRO6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 480m

Arrival 10m

Waxahachie (Exxon) (WAH6) → Red Oak, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $41) $41

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

Stations

From LRO6 — Laredo Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To WAH6 — Waxahachie (Exxon) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 14m	3h 30m	9h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$126	$190	$41
Carbon footprint	166 kg CO₂	97 kg CO₂	24 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: FlixBus 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 21, 2026.

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