Drive or Fly: Flat Rock, IN to Waldron, 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 IND–IND. At 14 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

28m

Distance

14.8 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 50m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flat Rock, IN → IND 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IND → Waldron, IN 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Flat Rock, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

Waldron, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND 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

3h 32m

1h 16m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flat Rock, IN → Indianapolis 49m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 76m

Arrival 10m

Connersville Amtrak → Waldron, IN 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Indianapolis 33 mi, ~49m drive

To Connersville Amtrak 31 mi, ~47m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 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	28m	3h 50m	3h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$11
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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 Jun 4, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

14.8 mi 27m

via SR 9, East 500 South, Old State Road 252

Shortest (+0 min)

14.6 mi 28m

via SR 9, East 600 South, Old State Road 252

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Flat Rock, IN to Waldron, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.