Drive or Fly: Hemphill, 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 SHV–AUS. At 281 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 22m
Distance
281.6 mi
Total Cost
$97
CO2
114 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 34m
29m in the air
Air Distance
240 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
61 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SHV and AUS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 22m | 4h 34m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $97 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 114 kg CO2 | 61 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 TX 21, TX 103, TX 7
via US 190; TX 63, TX 21, TX 30
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hemphill, TX to Montopolis, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.