Drive or Fly: San Angelo, TX to Montopolis, 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 SJT–AUS. At 216 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 13m
Distance
216.9 mi
Total Cost
$83
CO2
88 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 SJT and AUS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 13m | 2h 44m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $83 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 88 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 US 87; Loop 306, TX 29; TX 71, TX 71
via US 87; Loop 306, US 190, US 183
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Angelo, TX to Montopolis, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.