Drive or Fly: McCance, OH to Creston, 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 CAK–CAK. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

34m

Distance

21.1 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 19m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCance, OH → CAK 41m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAK → Creston, OH 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

McCance, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 28 mi, ~41m drive

Creston, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and CAK. 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 19m

1h 50m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCance, OH → Alliance Amtrak 66m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Elyria Amtrak → Creston, OH 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 44 mi, ~66m drive

To Elyria Amtrak 28 mi, ~43m 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	34m	3h 19m	4h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$12
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 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 — 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

21.1 mi 34m

via Cleveland Road, SR-3, US 250, CH 501

Alternative (+3 min)

24.2 mi 37m

via CR 6, US 250, CH 501

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