Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to Rotan, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for AUS–ABI. At 289 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 21m
Distance
289 mi
Total Cost
$99
CO2
117 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 1m
29m in the air
Air Distance
243 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
62 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AUS and ABI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 21m | 4h 1m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $99 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 117 kg CO2 | 62 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via TX 153, US 183, TX 70
via TX 71, TX 70, US 83
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montopolis, TX to Rotan, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.