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Drive or Fly: Akron, OH to Waterloo, 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–LCK. At 139 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 43m

Distance

139.8 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31
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 43m

13m in the air

Air Distance

109 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Akron, OH → CAK 18m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 13m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LCK → Waterloo, OH 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Akron, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive
Waterloo, OH LCK — Rickenbacker International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and LCK. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 43m 2h 43m
Total cost (1 person) $66 $124
Carbon footprint 56 kg CO2 28 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
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
139.8 mi 2h 42m

via I 71, I 76, US 33

Alternative (+19 min)
158.1 mi 3h 1m

via I 70, SR 8, I 77

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