Drive or Fly: Celina, OH to Parma, 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 FWA–CLE. At 197 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 50m

Distance

197.7 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

80 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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 35m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Celina, OH → FWA 66m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Parma, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Celina, OH FWA — Fort Wayne International Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive

Parma, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FWA and CLE. 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

6h 21m

3h 53m on rail

Total Cost

$30

CO2

9 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Celina, OH → Bryan Amtrak Station 97m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 233m

Arrival 10m

Cleveland → Parma, OH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From Bryan Amtrak Station 64 mi, ~97m drive

To Cleveland 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 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	3h 50m	3h 35m	6h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$126	$30
Carbon footprint	80 kg CO₂	41 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

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

197.7 mi 3h 50m

via US 30, I 71, I 75

Alternative (+26 min)

213.6 mi 4h 16m

via I 80; I 90, US 24, US 127

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