Drive or Fly: Orange, OH to Cleveland, 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–CLE. At 99 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 6m

Distance

99.7 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

40 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 33m

10m in the air

Air Distance

84 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orange, OH → CAK 68m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Cleveland, OH 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Orange, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 45 mi, ~68m drive

Cleveland, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and CLE. 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 24m

1h 14m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orange, OH → Alliance Amtrak 80m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 74m

Arrival 10m

Cleveland → Cleveland, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 54 mi, ~80m drive

To Cleveland 0 mi, ~10m 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	2h 6m	3h 33m	3h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	40 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	3 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

99.7 mi 2h 6m

via SR 21, I 77, US 36

Alternative (+2 min)

106.5 mi 2h 8m

via I 77, US 36

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