Drive or Fly: Ontario, OH to Akron, 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 CMH–CAK. At 66 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 20m

Distance

66.6 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 48m

7m in the air

Air Distance

60 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ontario, OH → CMH 83m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAK → Akron, OH 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Ontario, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

Akron, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMH 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 53m

2h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ontario, OH → Sandusky Amtrak Station 71m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Alliance Amtrak → Akron, OH 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Sandusky Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~71m drive

To Alliance Amtrak 25 mi, ~37m 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	1h 20m	3h 48m	4h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$18
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	15 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

66.6 mi 1h 20m

via I 71, I 76; US 224, US 30

Alternative (+6 min)

71.4 mi 1h 26m

via I 71, I 77, US 30

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