Drive or Fly: Washington, IN to Kokomo, 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 EVV–LAF. At 168 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 22m

Distance

168.7 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

68 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37
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 32m

17m in the air

Air Distance

138 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Washington, IN → EVV 71m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 17m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LAF → Kokomo, IN 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Washington, IN EVV — Evansville Regional Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive
Kokomo, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EVV 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 3h 22m 4h 32m
Total cost (1 person) $72 $126
Carbon footprint 68 kg CO2 35 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 12, 2026.

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