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Drive or Fly: Andrews, TX to Montopolis, 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

366 mi

Total Cost

$104

CO2

148 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$69
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 37m

38m in the air

Air Distance

321 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Andrews, TX → MAF 49m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
AUS → Montopolis, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

Andrews, TX MAF — Midland International Air and Space Port 33 mi, ~49m drive
Montopolis, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 3h 24m 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 37m
Total cost (1 person) $104 $188
Carbon footprint 148 kg CO2 82 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 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
366 mi 7h 0m

via US 87, TX 115; TX 176, TX 29; TX 71

Alternative (+25 min)
407.5 mi 7h 26m

via I 10, US 290, US 385

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