Drive or Fly: Goshen, IN to Richmond, 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 SDF–DAY. At 116 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 57m

Distance

116.9 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 57m

11m in the air

Air Distance

91 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goshen, IN → SDF 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Richmond, IN 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Goshen, IN SDF — Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

Richmond, IN DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SDF 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

4h 47m

1h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goshen, IN → Cincinnati Union Terminal 105m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Connersville Amtrak → Richmond, IN 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Cincinnati Union Terminal 70 mi, ~105m drive

To Connersville Amtrak 18 mi, ~27m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 8m

3h 10m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goshen, IN → Louisville Bus Station (LUD6) 44m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 190m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Richmond, IN 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From LUD6 — Louisville Bus Station 29 mi, ~44m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 32 mi, ~49m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 57m	3h 57m	4h 47m	5h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$10	$15
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	8 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, 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

116.9 mi 2h 57m

via SR 3; SR 46, SR 3, SR 44

Alternative (+2 min)

122.8 mi 3h 0m

via SR 3, I 70, SR 3; SR 46

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