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Drive or Fly: Lubbock, TX to Waxahachie, 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 7m

Distance

352.7 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

142 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67
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 34m

36m in the air

Air Distance

302 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

77 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lubbock, TX → LBB 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 36m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DAL → Waxahachie, TX 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
Waxahachie, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 32 mi, ~48m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 33m 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 7m 3h 34m
Total cost (1 person) $102 $187
Carbon footprint 142 kg CO2 77 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
352.7 mi 6h 7m

via US 84, US 287, I 20

Alternative (+31 min)
362.3 mi 6h 39m

via US 82; TX 114, US 82; US 287, US 82

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