Drive or Fly: Middletown, OH to Lewis Center, 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 DAY–CMH. At 105 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 16m

Distance

105.9 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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

10m in the air

Air Distance

87 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middletown, OH → DAY 43m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Lewis Center, OH 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Middletown, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 28 mi, ~43m drive

Lewis Center, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY 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

4h 22m

3h on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middletown, OH → Cincinnati Bus Station (CIN) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Columbus Bus Station (CLS6) → Lewis Center, OH 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From CIN — Cincinnati Bus Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

To CLS6 — Columbus Bus Station 16 mi, ~25m 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 16m	3h 16m	4h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	5 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

105.9 mi 2h 15m

via I 70, I 675, US 42

Alternative (+4 min)

108.9 mi 2h 19m

via I 71, SR 73, SR 315

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