Drive or Fly: Dayton, OH to New Matamoras, 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–PKB. At 222 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 19m

Distance

222.2 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 10m

20m in the air

Air Distance

167 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dayton, OH → DAY 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PKB → New Matamoras, OH 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

New Matamoras, OH PKB — Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAY and PKB. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 27m

3h 50m on road

Total Cost

$21

CO2

11 kg

Route

FlixBus N2642

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 230m

Arrival 10m

Wheeling Bus Stop (WHL6) → New Matamoras, OH 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

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

To WHL6 — Wheeling Bus Stop 42 mi, ~62m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 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	4h 19m	3h 10m	5h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$182	$21
Carbon footprint	90 kg CO₂	43 kg CO₂	11 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

222.2 mi 4h 18m

via I 70, I 77, SR 7

Shortest (+6 min)

219.8 mi 4h 25m

via US 35, SR 32; SR 124, US 50; SR 32

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