Drive or Fly: Montopolis, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for AUS–SJT. At 209 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 10m
Distance
209.2 mi
Total Cost
$81
CO2
85 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 44m
22m in the air
Air Distance
183 mi
Total Cost
$182
CO2
47 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AUS and SJT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 10m | 2h 44m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $81 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 85 kg CO2 | 47 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via TX 71, US 87, West Highway 71
via US 87, US 190, US 183
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montopolis, TX to San Angelo, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.