Drive or Fly: Toledo, OH to Lincoln Heights, 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 TOL–CLE. At 106 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 18m

Distance

106.3 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 54m

10m in the air

Air Distance

83 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Toledo, OH → TOL 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Lincoln Heights, OH 83m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Toledo, OH TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Lincoln Heights, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TOL 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 25m

1h 26m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Toledo, OH → Toledo 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 86m

Arrival 10m

Elyria Amtrak → Lincoln Heights, OH 69m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Toledo 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Elyria Amtrak 46 mi, ~69m 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 18m	3h 54m	3h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$15
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	4 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

106.3 mi 2h 18m

via I 80; I 90, SR 13, North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

Alternative (+0 min)

121.1 mi 2h 18m

via I 75, US 30, US 68; SR 15

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