Drive or Fly: Chester, OH to Middleport, 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 PKB–PKB. At 10 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

17m

Distance

10.2 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

4 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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 49m

1m in the air

Air Distance

9 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chester, OH → PKB 47m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PKB → Middleport, OH 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Chester, OH PKB — Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive

Middleport, OH PKB — Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport 40 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PKB and PKB. 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 23m

1h 15m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chester, OH → Charleston 80m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Amtrak Station → Middleport, OH 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Charleston 53 mi, ~80m drive

To Huntington Amtrak Station 46 mi, ~68m 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

3h 47m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0140

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chester, OH → Charleston Bus Station (CWV6) 79m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Bus Stop (HTT6) → Middleport, OH 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From CWV6 — Charleston Bus Station 53 mi, ~79m drive

To HTT6 — Huntington Bus Stop 45 mi, ~68m 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	17m	3h 49m	4h 23m	3h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$9	$5
Carbon footprint	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	3 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

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

10.2 mi 16m

via SR 7

Alternative (+1 min)

12.8 mi 18m

via SR 7

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