Drive or Fly: Cincinnati, OH to West Alexandria, 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 LUK–DAY. At 46 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 20m

Distance

46.6 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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 45m

5m in the air

Air Distance

43 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cincinnati, OH → LUK 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → West Alexandria, OH 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Cincinnati, OH LUK — Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field 5 mi, ~10m drive

West Alexandria, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LUK 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

3h 34m

1h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cincinnati, OH → Cincinnati Union Terminal 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Connersville Amtrak → West Alexandria, OH 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Cincinnati Union Terminal 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Connersville Amtrak 33 mi, ~49m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 20m	2h 45m	3h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$122	$10
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	11 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 — 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

46.6 mi 1h 20m

via SR 503, US 127, Winton Road

Alternative (+3 min)

51.3 mi 1h 24m

via I 75, SR 122, SR 503

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