Drive or Fly: Cambridge City, IN to Greenwood, 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 DAY–IND. At 67 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 21m

Distance

67.2 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 40m

6m in the air

Air Distance

52 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cambridge City, IN → DAY 76m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IND → Greenwood, IN 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Cambridge City, IN DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 51 mi, ~76m drive

Greenwood, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY and IND. 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

2h 53m

1h 39m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cambridge City, IN → Connersville Amtrak 18m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 99m

Arrival 10m

Indianapolis → Greenwood, IN 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Connersville Amtrak 12 mi, ~18m drive

To Indianapolis 11 mi, ~16m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 37m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Cambridge City, IN → Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) 71m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Indianapolis Bus Station (IND6) → Greenwood, IN 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 47 mi, ~71m drive

To IND6 — Indianapolis Bus Station 11 mi, ~16m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 21m	3h 40m	2h 53m	3h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$11	$11
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	6 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, 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

67.2 mi 1h 21m

via I 70, South Emerson Avenue, I 69; I 465

Alternative (+6 min)

73.1 mi 1h 27m

via I 70, I 65

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Cambridge City, IN to Greenwood, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.