Author Visit Travel Fees
Travel Fees (Driving From Spring, TX)
To keep travel easy and transparent for schools, all fees below are calculated based on round-trip mileage.
Local Area (0–25 miles)
No travel fee.
Regional (25–75 miles)
$100 travel fee
Outer Regional (75–150 miles)
$175 travel fee
Long Distance (150+ miles)
For longer distances, I follow the IRS mileage rate (approximately $0.68/mile), or the flat-rate examples below.
Hotel accommodations may be needed for early-morning or multi-day programs.
Common Travel Examples
Houston → Austin
Travel Fee: $225
Hotel: Not typically required unless the visit begins early.
Houston → San Antonio
Travel Fee: $250
Hotel: Optional, depending on visit timing.
Houston → Dallas
Travel Fee: $300 + hotel
Houston → Further Locations
Airfare if needed + hotel accommodations if lodging + driving accommodations (Uber/rental) upon arrival

