Drive or Fly: Greenwood, IN to Kokomo, 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–LAF. At 65 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 30m

Distance

65.5 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 29m

7m in the air

Air Distance

60 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, IN → IND 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAF → Kokomo, IN 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

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

Kokomo, IN LAF — Purdue University Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and LAF. 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 33m

1h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, IN → Indianapolis 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 96m

Arrival 10m

Lafayette Amtrak Station → Kokomo, IN 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Indianapolis 11 mi, ~16m drive

To Lafayette Amtrak Station 40 mi, ~61m 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

2h 14m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0120S

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Lebanon, IN (LBN6) → Kokomo, IN 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

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

To LBN6 — Lebanon, IN 36 mi, ~53m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 30m	3h 29m	3h 33m	2h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$12	$3
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	2 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

65.5 mi 1h 30m

via US 31, I 69; I 465, Keystone Parkway

Alternative (+7 min)

65.7 mi 1h 37m

via US 31, North Meridian Street, I 65

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