Drive or Fly: Alaska, IN to Maumee, IN?

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 IND–IND. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 9m

Distance

68 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 54m

4m in the air

Air Distance

37 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Alaska, IN → IND 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IND → Maumee, IN 72m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Alaska, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Maumee, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 48 mi, ~72m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and IND. 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 9m	3h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$121
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	9 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

68 mi 2h 9m

via SR 446, I 69, SR 142

Shortest (+1 min)

55 mi 2h 10m

via SR 446, SR 46, N County Line Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Alaska, IN to Maumee, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.