Drive or Fly: Akron, OH to Hicksville, OH?

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 CAK–FWA. At 201 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

201.8 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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 25m

20m in the air

Air Distance

169 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → CAK 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FWA → Hicksville, OH 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Akron, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Hicksville, OH FWA — Fort Wayne International Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and FWA. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 39m

4h 57m on rail

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → Alliance Amtrak 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 297m

Arrival 10m

Waterloo Amtrak Station → Hicksville, OH 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $42) $42

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Waterloo Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	4h	3h 25m	6h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$182	$42
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	43 kg CO₂	12 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 — 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

201.8 mi 3h 59m

via I 80, SR 2, US 127

Alternative (+12 min)

211 mi 4h 12m

via US 30, I 71, SR 49

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Akron, OH to Hicksville, OH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.