Drive or Fly: Canfield, OH to Colerain, 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–PIT. At 86 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 53m

Distance

86.4 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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

7m in the air

Air Distance

62 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Canfield, OH → CAK 54m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Colerain, OH 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Canfield, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

Colerain, OH PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 40 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and PIT. 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 21m

2h on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Canfield, OH → Alliance Amtrak 28m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station → Colerain, OH 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 19 mi, ~28m drive

To Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~73m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 53m	4h	4h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$122	$13
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	16 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: Amtrak 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

86.4 mi 1h 53m

via SR 7, SR 11

Shortest (+19 min)

83.5 mi 2h 12m

via SR 9, US 250, SR 332

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