Drive or Fly: Concord, IN to Columbia, IN?

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–CVG. At 150 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 23m

Distance

150.3 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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

4h 6m

15m in the air

Air Distance

122 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, IN → FWA 41m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CVG → Columbia, IN 70m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Concord, IN FWA — Fort Wayne International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

Columbia, IN CVG — Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 47 mi, ~70m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FWA and CVG. 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

6h 11m

3h 5m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0110

Door-to-Door Timeline

Concord, IN → Lima Regional Transit Authority (LMA6) 90m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 185m

Arrival 10m

Cincinnati Bus Station (CIN) → Columbia, IN 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From LMA6 — Lima Regional Transit Authority 60 mi, ~90m drive

To CIN — Cincinnati Bus Station 47 mi, ~71m 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	3h 23m	4h 6m	6h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	6 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Concord, IN to Columbia, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.