Drive or Fly: McKinney, TX to Kermit, TX?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Driving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 34m

Distance

424.4 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

171 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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

4h 48m

47m in the air

Air Distance

388 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

99 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McKinney, TX → DAL 42m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 47m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MAF → Kermit, TX 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Kermit, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 53 mi, ~79m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 46m 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	7h 34m	4h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$191
Carbon footprint	171 kg CO₂	99 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 19, 2026.

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