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Drive or Fly: Groveton, 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

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for IAH–AUS. At 193 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 55m

Distance

193.7 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

78 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43
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

4h 22m

19m in the air

Air Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Groveton, TX → IAH 113m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 19m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
AUS → Montopolis, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Groveton, TX IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport 75 mi, ~113m drive
Montopolis, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IAH and AUS. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 55m 4h 22m
Total cost (1 person) $78 $126
Carbon footprint 78 kg CO2 41 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
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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
193.7 mi 3h 54m

via TX 21, TX 30, TX 19

Alternative (+11 min)
196.5 mi 4h 6m

via US 290, TX 30, TX 105

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