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Drive or Fly: Princeton, 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

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 47m

Distance

363.5 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

147 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$88
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 37m

40m in the air

Air Distance

336 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

86 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Princeton, TX → DAL 46m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 40m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
AMA → Amarillo, TX 11m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

Princeton, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 31 mi, ~46m drive
Amarillo, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.0%

Cancellation

1.0%

+ Saves about 3h 10m 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 47m 3h 37m
Total cost (1 person) $123 $188
Carbon footprint 147 kg CO2 86 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 Oct 17, 2026.

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