Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to West Columbia, 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–HOU. At 161 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 22m
Distance
161.5 mi
Total Cost
$71
CO2
65 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 29m
17m in the air
Air Distance
144 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
37 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AUS and HOU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 22m | 3h 29m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $71 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 65 kg CO2 | 37 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 71, US 90 Alt, TX 36
via TX 71, TX 36, Spur 10
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montopolis, TX to West Columbia, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.