Drive or Fly: Rittman, OH to Mentor, 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 62 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 4m

Distance

62.8 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 21m

6m in the air

Air Distance

53 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rittman, OH → CAK 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Mentor, OH 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Rittman, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Mentor, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 32 mi, ~48m 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

2h 29m

30m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rittman, OH → Elyria Amtrak 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Cleveland → Mentor, OH 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Elyria Amtrak 32 mi, ~47m drive

To Cleveland 22 mi, ~32m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 5m

46m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rittman, OH → Akron Bus Station (AKR6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 46m

Arrival 10m

Cleveland Bus Station (CLD6) → Mentor, OH 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From AKR6 — Akron Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

To CLD6 — Cleveland Bus Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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 4m	3h 21m	2h 29m	2h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$5	$3
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	1 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

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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