Drive or Fly: New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN?

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 IND–LAF. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 24m

Distance

72.5 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 35m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Whiteland, IN → IND 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAF → Kokomo, IN 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

New Whiteland, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

Kokomo, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and LAF. 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 16m

1h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Whiteland, IN → Indianapolis 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 96m

Arrival 10m

Lafayette Amtrak Station → Kokomo, IN 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Indianapolis 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Lafayette Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 5m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Whiteland, IN → Indianapolis Bus Station (IND6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Lebanon, IN (LBN6) → Kokomo, IN 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From IND6 — Indianapolis Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To LBN6 — Lebanon, IN 0 mi, ~30m 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 24m	3h 35m	3h 16m	2h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$12	$3
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	4 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 13, 2026.

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