Drive or Fly: Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL?

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 DEC–DEC. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

39m

Distance

28.9 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 10m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Assumption, IL → DEC 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DEC → Stonington, IL 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Assumption, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Stonington, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DEC and DEC. 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	39m	3h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$120
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	3 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

28.9 mi 39m

via US 51, IL 48, East Andrews Street Road

Shortest (+2 min)

18.9 mi 41m

via East 1350 North Road, North 1600 East Road, IL 48

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.