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Drive or Fly: McKinney, TX to Monahans, 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 11m

Distance

414.3 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

167 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78
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 39m

46m in the air

Air Distance

383 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

98 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McKinney, TX → DAL 42m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 46m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MAF → Monahans, TX 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

McKinney, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 28 mi, ~42m drive
Monahans, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 47 mi, ~71m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.1%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Saves about 2h 32m 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 11m 4h 39m
Total cost (1 person) $113 $190
Carbon footprint 167 kg CO2 98 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 19, 2026.

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