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Drive or Fly: Sundown, 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

No scheduled commercial flights found for LBB–DFW. At 367 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 26m

Distance

367.8 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

149 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81
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 57m

38m in the air

Air Distance

315 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

80 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sundown, TX → LBB 61m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DFW → Arlington, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

Sundown, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive
Arlington, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LBB and DFW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 29m 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 6h 26m 3h 57m
Total cost (1 person) $116 $188
Carbon footprint 149 kg CO2 80 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
367.8 mi 6h 26m

via US 84, I 30, FM 1585; FM 3261

Alternative (+27 min)
376.6 mi 6h 53m

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

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