Drive or Fly: Texas City, 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
MediumShort enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 19m
Distance
291.6 mi
Total Cost
$90
CO2
118 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 25m
32m in the air
Air Distance
266 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
68 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
99.2%
Cancellation
0.8%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 19m | 3h 25m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $90 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 118 kg CO2 | 68 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 99% on-time |
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.
via I 45, I 30, FM 1764
via I 45, US 175 Bus, TX 19
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Texas City, TX to Irving, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.