Drive or Fly: Dayton, OH to New Lyme, OH?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DAY–ERI. At 264 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
5h 4m
Distance
264.1 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
107 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 49m
26m in the air
Air Distance
220 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
56 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DAY and ERI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 4m | 3h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $94 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 107 kg CO2 | 56 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dayton, OH to New Lyme, OH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.