Drive or Fly: Archer City, TX to Austin, 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 SPS–AUS. At 271 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 13m
Distance
271 mi
Total Cost
$95
CO2
109 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 20m
28m in the air
Air Distance
236 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
60 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SPS and AUS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 13m | 3h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $95 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 109 kg CO2 | 60 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 281, US 183, 183A Toll
via I 35, I 35W; US 287 Bus, TX 199
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Archer City, TX to Austin, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.