Drive or Fly: West Chester, OH to Arlington, 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–DAY. At 190 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 40m

Distance

190.6 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

77 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 48m

20m in the air

Air Distance

165 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Chester, OH → CAK 71m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Arlington, OH 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

West Chester, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

Arlington, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 13m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Chester, OH → Cambridge, OH (Shell Gas Station) (CMB6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Arlington, OH 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From CMB6 — Cambridge, OH (Shell Gas Station) 20 mi, ~30m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 8 mi, ~13m 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	3h 40m	3h 48m	5h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$127	$16
Carbon footprint	77 kg CO₂	42 kg CO₂	8 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 15, 2026.

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