Drive or Fly: Parma, OH to New Madison, 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 CLE–DAY. At 233 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 30m

Distance

233.4 mi

Total Cost

$87

CO2

94 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$52

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 11m

22m in the air

Air Distance

185 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

47 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Parma, OH → CLE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → New Madison, OH 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Parma, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

New Madison, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLE and DAY. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 14m

5h on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Parma, OH → Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) (CLV6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 300m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → New Madison, OH 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From CLV6 — Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 25 mi, ~38m 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	4h 30m	3h 11m	6h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$87	$182	$20
Carbon footprint	94 kg CO₂	47 kg CO₂	10 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

233.4 mi 4h 29m

via I 71, I 70, SR 3

Alternative (+16 min)

240.6 mi 4h 46m

via US 30, I 71, US 127; SR 29; SR 703

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