Drive or Fly: Youngstown, OH to Danville, 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 117 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 31m

Distance

117.9 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

48 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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 24m

11m in the air

Air Distance

96 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → CAK 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Danville, OH 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Danville, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 46 mi, ~68m 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

4h 45m

1h 50m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → Alliance Amtrak 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Elyria Amtrak → Danville, OH 96m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Elyria Amtrak 64 mi, ~96m 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 31m	4h 24m	4h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$12
Carbon footprint	48 kg CO₂	24 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.

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