Drive or Fly: Hillsboro, OH to Greenfield, 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 LUK–LCK. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

17.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 8m

2m in the air

Air Distance

16 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hillsboro, OH → LUK 66m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LCK → Greenfield, OH 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hillsboro, OH LUK — Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field 44 mi, ~66m drive

Greenfield, OH LCK — Rickenbacker International Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LUK and LCK. 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

3h 45m

53m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hillsboro, OH → Maysville Amtrak Station 58m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 53m

Arrival 10m

South Portsmouth Amtrak → Greenfield, OH 74m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Maysville Amtrak Station 39 mi, ~58m drive

To South Portsmouth Amtrak 49 mi, ~74m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 25m

1h 50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hillsboro, OH → Cincinnati Bus Station (CIN) 68m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Springfield (Love's) (SIF6) → Greenfield, OH 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From CIN — Cincinnati Bus Station 45 mi, ~68m drive

To SIF6 — Springfield (Love's) 42 mi, ~62m 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	31m	4h 8m	3h 45m	4h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$9	$7
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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: 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

17.8 mi 31m

via SR 138

Alternative (+0 min)

20.7 mi 31m

via US 62; SR 138, SR 28

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