Drive or Fly: Jourdanton, 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 SAT–AUS. At 118 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 15m

Distance

118.1 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

48 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 27m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jourdanton, TX → SAT 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUS → Montopolis, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Jourdanton, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

Montopolis, TX AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SAT 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 8m

2h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

7 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jourdanton, TX → San Antonio Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 148m

Arrival 10m

Austin → Montopolis, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From San Antonio Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Austin 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 55m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jourdanton, TX → San Antonio Bus Station (SNT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Austin Eastside Bus Plaza (AUS6) → Montopolis, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From SNT6 — San Antonio Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To AUS6 — Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~28/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 15m	3h 27m	4h 8m	2h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$15	$8
Carbon footprint	48 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	7 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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

118.1 mi 2h 15m

via I 35, I 37, I 410; TX 130

Alternative (+1 min)

126.1 mi 2h 16m

via TX 130 Toll, I 37, I 10; US 90; TX 130

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