Drive or Fly: Beavercreek, OH to Eaton, 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 DAY–DAY. At 32 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

49m

Distance

32.9 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 5m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beavercreek, OH → DAY 24m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Eaton, OH 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Beavercreek, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

Eaton, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY and DAY. 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

4h 29m

1h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beavercreek, OH → Cincinnati Union Terminal 73m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Connersville Amtrak → Eaton, OH 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Cincinnati Union Terminal 49 mi, ~73m drive

To Connersville Amtrak 27 mi, ~41m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 33m

20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2511

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beavercreek, OH → Dayton (Huber Heights) (5DY) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Eaton, OH 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From 5DY — Dayton (Huber Heights) 12 mi, ~18m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 20 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 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	49m	3h 5m	4h 29m	1h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$10	$1
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	0 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 13, 2026.

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