Drive or Fly: Port Arthur, TX to Amarillo, TX?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for BPT–AMA. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

12h 13m

Distance

659.6 mi

Total Cost

$326

CO2

266 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$146

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 32m

1h 11m in the air

Air Distance

589 mi

Total Cost

$199

CO2

150 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Port Arthur, TX → BPT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 71m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AMA → Amarillo, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $144) $144

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Port Arthur, TX BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Amarillo, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BPT and AMA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 8h 41m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− 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	12h 13m	3h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$326	$199
Carbon footprint	266 kg CO₂	150 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

659.6 mi 12h 12m

via US 287, US 81; US 287, US 69; US 287

Alternative (+74 min)

744 mi 13h 27m

via I 10, US 84, I 27; US 87

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