Drive or Fly: Kenova, WV to Doane, WV?

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 HTS–HTS. At 53 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 15m

Distance

53.4 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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

2h 56m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenova, WV → HTS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HTS → Doane, WV 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Kenova, WV HTS — Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field 3 mi, ~10m drive

Doane, WV HTS — Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HTS and HTS. 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

2h 9m

34m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenova, WV → Ashland Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 34m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Amtrak Station → Doane, WV 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Ashland Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To Huntington Amtrak Station 30 mi, ~45m 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

1h 40m

20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0140

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenova, WV → Ashland Bus Station (ASH6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Bus Stop (HTT6) → Doane, WV 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From ASH6 — Ashland Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To HTT6 — Huntington Bus Stop 30 mi, ~45m 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	1h 15m	2h 56m	2h 9m	1h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$121	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenova, WV to Doane, WV with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.