Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to Olton, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Driving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 58m

Distance

429.9 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

174 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 55m

45m in the air

Air Distance

376 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

96 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → AUS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 45m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LBB → Olton, TX 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Olton, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 4h 3m 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 58m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$116	$190
Carbon footprint	174 kg CO₂	96 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

429.9 mi 7h 58m

via US 84, TX 153, US 183

Alternative (+42 min)

456.7 mi 8h 40m

via US 87, TX 71, US 87; TX 158; TX 163

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