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Drive or Fly: Slaton, TX to Irving, 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

5h 39m

Distance

325.7 mi

Total Cost

$97

CO2

132 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$62
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 11m

33m in the air

Air Distance

275 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Slaton, TX → LBB 28m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DAL → Irving, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Slaton, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive
Irving, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 28m 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 5h 39m 3h 11m
Total cost (1 person) $97 $186
Carbon footprint 132 kg CO2 70 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
325.7 mi 5h 39m

via US 84, I 820, I 820 TEXpress

Alternative (+40 min)
340.6 mi 6h 20m

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

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