Drive or Fly: Onward, IN to Hoover, 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 LAF–LAF. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

41m

Distance

17.5 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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

4h 18m

1m in the air

Air Distance

8 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Onward, IN → LAF 66m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAF → Hoover, IN 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Onward, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive

Hoover, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAF 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	41m	4h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	2 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

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

17.5 mi 40m

via US 31

Shortest (+0 min)

11.9 mi 41m

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Onward, IN to Hoover, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.