Drive or Fly: Dayton, OH to Killbuck, 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 DAY–CAK. At 145 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 4m

Distance

145.9 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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 31m

15m in the air

Air Distance

127 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dayton, OH → DAY 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAK → Killbuck, OH 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Dayton, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Killbuck, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY and CAK. 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

4h 46m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dayton, OH → Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Mansfield Bus Stop (MSN6) → Killbuck, OH 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 6 mi, ~10m drive

To MSN6 — Mansfield Bus Stop 31 mi, ~46m 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 4m	3h 31m	4h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	32 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: 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

145.9 mi 3h 4m

via US 62, I 70, SR 4

Alternative (+12 min)

154.4 mi 3h 16m

via SR 4, US 62, US 36

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