Drive or Fly: Akron, OH to Portage, 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–TOL. At 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 44m

Distance

133 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 1m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → CAK 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TOL → Portage, OH 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Portage, OH TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and TOL. 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

5h 19m

3h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → Alliance Amtrak 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 209m

Arrival 10m

Toledo → Portage, OH 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Toledo 22 mi, ~33m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 15m

4h 7m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → Akron Bus Station (AKR6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 247m

Arrival 10m

Toledo Bus Stop (TOL6) → Portage, OH 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From AKR6 — Akron Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To TOL6 — Toledo Bus Stop 22 mi, ~33m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	2h 44m	3h 1m	5h 19m	5h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$27	$12
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	6 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

133 mi 2h 44m

via I 80, US 6, I 77; SR 21

Alternative (+3 min)

138.4 mi 2h 47m

via I 80, US 6, I 71

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