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Drive or Fly: Plano, TX to Brownfield, 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 50m

Distance

374.8 mi

Total Cost

$106

CO2

151 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$71
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

4h 4m

39m in the air

Air Distance

323 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Plano, TX → DAL 22m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 39m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LBB → Brownfield, TX 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Plano, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 15 mi, ~22m drive
Brownfield, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ 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 6h 50m 4h 4m
Total cost (1 person) $106 $188
Carbon footprint 151 kg CO2 82 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 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
374.8 mi 6h 50m

via I 20, US 84, US 380

Alternative (+9 min)
384.1 mi 6h 59m

via US 82; TX 114, US 82, US 81; US 287

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