Drive or Fly: Youngstown, OH to Ashley, 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–CMH. At 149 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 55m

Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 4m

16m in the air

Air Distance

130 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → CAK 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Ashley, OH 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Youngstown, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 43 mi, ~65m drive

Ashley, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and CMH. 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

5h 31m

2h 23m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → Alliance Amtrak 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 143m

Arrival 10m

Sandusky Amtrak Station → Ashley, OH 109m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Sandusky Amtrak Station 72 mi, ~109m 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 55m	4h 4m	5h 31m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$18
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	5 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

149 mi 2h 55m

via I 71, I 76, SR 229

Alternative (+33 min)

169.7 mi 3h 28m

via I 76, I 71, US 30

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