Drive or Fly: Lakewood, OH to Fort McKinley, 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 CLE–DAY. At 208 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 59m

Distance

208.8 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

84 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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

2h 42m

21m in the air

Air Distance

174 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakewood, OH → CLE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Fort McKinley, OH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lakewood, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Fort McKinley, OH DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 8 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLE and DAY. 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

6h 50m

5h 25m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakewood, OH → Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) (CLD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 325m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Fort McKinley, OH 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From CLD6 — Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m 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 59m	2h 42m	6h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$182	$19
Carbon footprint	84 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂	12 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.

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