Drive or Fly: Lakewood, OH to Blacklick Estates, 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 CLE–CMH. At 144 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 48m

Distance

144.5 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

58 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 35m

15m in the air

Air Distance

122 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakewood, OH → CLE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Blacklick Estates, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Lakewood, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Blacklick Estates, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLE and CMH. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 26m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakewood, OH → Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) (CLV6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Columbus (E Mound St) (CUS6) → Blacklick Estates, OH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From CLV6 — Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) 6 mi, ~10m drive

To CUS6 — Columbus (E Mound St) 8 mi, ~11m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 48m	2h 35m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$14
Carbon footprint	58 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂	7 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: 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

144.5 mi 2h 48m

via I 71, I 270

Alternative (+21 min)

148 mi 3h 9m

via I 71, SR 58, I 270

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