Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to Lumberton, 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 254 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 42m

Distance

254.9 mi

Total Cost

$97

CO2

103 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$62

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 11m

25m in the air

Air Distance

208 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

53 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → AUS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 25m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BPT → Lumberton, TX 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Lumberton, TX BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport 24 mi, ~36m 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 45m

4h 20m on road

Total Cost

$24

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 260m

Arrival 10m

Vidor (Gateway Travel Plaza) (BOT6) → Lumberton, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

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

To BOT6 — Vidor (Gateway Travel Plaza) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 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 42m	3h 11m	5h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$97	$183	$24
Carbon footprint	103 kg CO₂	53 kg CO₂	15 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 Oct 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

254.9 mi 4h 42m

via TX 71, I 10, I 10; US 90

Shortest (+5 min)

246.7 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 Lumberton, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.