Drive or Fly: Olton, TX to Arlington, 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 51m

Distance

379.3 mi

Total Cost

$107

CO2

153 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$72

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 55m

37m in the air

Air Distance

306 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olton, TX → LBB 60m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DFW → Arlington, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Olton, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

Arlington, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.0%

Cancellation

5.0%

+ Saves about 2h 56m 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 51m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$107	$187
Carbon footprint	153 kg CO₂	78 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	95% 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

379.3 mi 6h 50m

via US 84, I 30, FM 168

Alternative (+22 min)

381.2 mi 7h 13m

via US 62; US 82; TX 114, US 82; US 287, US 82

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