Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to Kountze, 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–BPT. At 248 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 45m

Distance

248 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

100 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 25m

24m in the air

Air Distance

202 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

51 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → AUS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 24m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BPT → Kountze, TX 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Montopolis, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Kountze, TX BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUS and BPT. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 30m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

$23

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → Austin Eastside Bus Plaza (AUS6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Beaumont (2BM) → Kountze, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AUS6 — Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 2BM — Beaumont 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 45m	3h 25m	5h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$183	$23
Carbon footprint	100 kg CO₂	51 kg CO₂	14 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

248 mi 4h 44m

via TX 71, US 90, TX 326

Shortest (+2 min)

243.5 mi 4h 47m

via TX 99 Toll, US 290, US 290; TX 36

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