Drive or Fly: Hicksville, OH to Colerain, 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 FWA–PIT. At 265 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 28m

Distance

265 mi

Total Cost

$94

CO2

107 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$59

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 13m

27m in the air

Air Distance

222 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

57 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hicksville, OH → FWA 47m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 27m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Colerain, OH 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hicksville, OH FWA — Fort Wayne International Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive

Colerain, OH PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 40 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FWA and PIT. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 42m on rail

Total Cost

$54

CO2

16 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hicksville, OH → Waterloo Amtrak Station 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 402m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station → Colerain, OH 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $54) $54

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

Stations

From Waterloo Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~73m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 28m	4h 13m	9h
Total cost (1 person)	$94	$184	$54
Carbon footprint	107 kg CO₂	57 kg CO₂	16 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 — 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

265 mi 5h 28m

via US 30; SR 49, US 30, US 250

Alternative (+13 min)

274.2 mi 5h 41m

via US 250, I 80; I 90, US 127

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