Drive or Fly: Dublin, OH to Centerville, 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 CMH–DAY. At 81 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 36m

Distance

81.4 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

33 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 58m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dublin, OH → CMH 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Centerville, OH 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Dublin, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Centerville, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMH 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 3m

2h 3m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dublin, OH → Columbus Bus Station (CLS6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 123m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Centerville, OH 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From CLS6 — Columbus Bus Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 36m	2h 58m	3h 3m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$7
Carbon footprint	33 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

81.4 mi 1h 35m

via I 70, I 675, I 270

Alternative (+14 min)

89.5 mi 1h 50m

via I 71, US 35, I 270

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