Drive or Fly: Bastrop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AUS–CRP. At 183 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 38m

Distance

183.5 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 1m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bastrop, TX → AUS 32m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CRP → Corpus Christi, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Bastrop, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 22 mi, ~32m drive

Corpus Christi, TX CRP — Corpus Christi International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUS and CRP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 57m

5h 45m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus US1164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bastrop, TX → Austin Eastside Bus Plaza (AUS6) 37m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 345m

Arrival 10m

Corpus Christi Bus Station (CCT6) → Corpus Christi, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AUS6 — Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 25 mi, ~37m drive

To CCT6 — Corpus Christi Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 38m	3h 1m	6h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$19
Carbon footprint	74 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

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.

Fastest

183.5 mi 3h 37m

via US 77 Alt; US 183, TX 304, US 183; TX 111

Alternative (+10 min)

191 mi 3h 48m

via US 181, TX 80, FM 86

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bastrop, TX to Corpus Christi, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.