Drive or Fly: Beavercreek, OH to Sunbury, 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–CMH. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 51m

Distance

89.7 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 59m

9m in the air

Air Distance

74 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Beavercreek, OH → DAY 24m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Sunbury, OH 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Sunbury, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY and CMH. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 19m

1h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus N2640

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 65m

Arrival 10m

Columbus (E Rich St) (5CO) → Sunbury, OH 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

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

To 5CO — Columbus (E Rich St) 21 mi, ~31m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 51m	2h 59m	2h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	4 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: 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

89.7 mi 1h 51m

via SR 4, US 36, US 36; SR 37

Alternative (+0 min)

95 mi 1h 51m

via I 70, I 71, I 675

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