Drive or Fly: Mentor, OH to Cross Creek, 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–CMH. At 166 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 9m

Distance

166.8 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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 26m

18m in the air

Air Distance

148 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mentor, OH → CLE 48m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMH → Cross Creek, OH 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Mentor, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

Cross Creek, OH CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLE and CMH. 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 7m

3h on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mentor, OH → Cleveland (E 12th St) (CLV6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Columbus Bus Station (CLS6) → Cross Creek, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From CLV6 — Cleveland (E 12th St) 21 mi, ~32m drive

To CLS6 — Columbus Bus Station 4 mi, ~10m 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 9m	3h 26m	4h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$126	$14
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	7 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

166.8 mi 3h 9m

via I 71, I 271, I 270

Alternative (+33 min)

183.1 mi 3h 42m

via I 71, I 271, US 30

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