Drive or Fly: Hicksville, OH to Parma, 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–CLE. At 179 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 31m

Distance

179.2 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

72 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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 16m

19m in the air

Air Distance

158 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hicksville, OH → FWA 47m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Parma, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

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

Parma, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FWA and CLE. 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 38m

3h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$34

CO2

10 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hicksville, OH → Waterloo Amtrak Station 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 202m

Arrival 10m

Cleveland → Parma, OH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

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

Stations

From Waterloo Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Cleveland 7 mi, ~11m 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	3h 31m	3h 16m	4h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$126	$34
Carbon footprint	72 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂	10 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

179.2 mi 3h 31m

via I 80; I 90, I 480, US 127

Shortest (+1 min)

174.7 mi 3h 32m

via I 80; I 90, US 24, SR 18

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