Drive or Fly: Montopolis, TX to Morgans Point Resort, 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–GRK. At 74 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 27m

Distance

74.5 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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

2h 51m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → AUS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GRK → Morgans Point Resort, TX 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Morgans Point Resort, TX GRK — Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield 22 mi, ~33m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUS and GRK. 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

2h 56m

1h 54m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → Austin 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 114m

Arrival 10m

Temple → Morgans Point Resort, TX 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Austin 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Temple 8 mi, ~12m 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

3h 30m

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US1159S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montopolis, TX → Austin Eastside Bus Plaza (AUS6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 165m

Arrival 10m

Belton (BLT6) → Morgans Point Resort, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From AUS6 — Austin Eastside Bus Plaza 1 mi, ~10m drive

To BLT6 — Belton 7 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 27m	2h 51m	2h 56m	3h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$12	$6
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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

74.5 mi 1h 26m

via I 35, 183 Toll, TX 317

Alternative (+2 min)

77.9 mi 1h 29m

via I 35, TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll, 183 Toll

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