Drive or Fly: Fairfield, IN to Concord, 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 CVG–FWA. At 139 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 9m

Distance

139.3 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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 51m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fairfield, IN → CVG 55m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FWA → Concord, IN 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Fairfield, IN CVG — Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 37 mi, ~55m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CVG and FWA. 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

5h 13m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0110

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fairfield, IN → Cincinnati Bus Station (CIN) 53m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From CIN — Cincinnati Bus Station 36 mi, ~53m drive

To LMA6 — Lima Regional Transit Authority 60 mi, ~90m 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 9m	3h 51m	5h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	32 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

139.3 mi 3h 9m

via US 27, I 469, SR 1

Alternative (+17 min)

148.2 mi 3h 27m

via US 27, SR 1, I 469; US 33

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