Drive or Fly: Rockport, 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

7h 1m

Distance

386.3 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

156 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

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 45m

39m in the air

Air Distance

326 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

83 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rockport, TX → CRP 48m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 39m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DFW → Arlington, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Rockport, TX CRP — Corpus Christi International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

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

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

97.0%

Cancellation

3.0%

+ Saves about 3h 16m 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 1m	3h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$188
Carbon footprint	156 kg CO₂	83 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	97% 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

386.3 mi 7h 1m

via US 77 Alt; US 183, I 35, TX 130 Toll

Shortest (+12 min)

365.3 mi 7h 14m

via US 77, I 35W, I 35; US 77

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