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Drive or Fly: Van Alstyne, TX to Lubbock, 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 16m

Distance

340.5 mi

Total Cost

$99

CO2

138 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$64
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 51m

37m in the air

Air Distance

304 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Van Alstyne, TX → DAL 64m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LBB → Lubbock, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Van Alstyne, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 43 mi, ~64m drive
Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.2%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Saves about 2h 25m 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 16m 3h 51m
Total cost (1 person) $99 $187
Carbon footprint 138 kg CO2 78 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 Jul 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
340.5 mi 6h 15m

via US 82, US 82; TX 114, US 75

Alternative (+29 min)
388.7 mi 6h 45m

via I 20, US 84, SRT

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