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Drive or Fly: Austin, TX to San Angelo, 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 AUS–SJT. At 205 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 9m

Distance

205.2 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45
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

2h 44m

22m in the air

Air Distance

180 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

46 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Austin, TX → AUS 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 22m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
SJT → San Angelo, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Austin, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive
San Angelo, TX SJT — San Angelo Regional Mathis Field 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUS and SJT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ 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 4h 9m 2h 44m
Total cost (1 person) $80 $182
Carbon footprint 83 kg CO2 46 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
205.2 mi 4h 8m

via TX 71, US 87, West Highway 71

Alternative (+4 min)
224.5 mi 4h 12m

via US 87, US 190, US 183

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