Drive or Fly: Rittman, OH to Lorain, 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 CAK–CLE. At 49 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 6m

Distance

49.6 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

20 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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 58m

5m in the air

Air Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rittman, OH → CAK 27m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Lorain, OH 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Rittman, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Lorain, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and CLE. 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

2h 43m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Rittman, OH → Akron Bus Station (AKR6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Lorain County Transportation & CS (ERY6) → Lorain, OH 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From AKR6 — Akron Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

To ERY6 — Lorain County Transportation & CS 7 mi, ~11m 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	1h 6m	2h 58m	2h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$122	$4
Carbon footprint	20 kg CO₂	10 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: 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

49.6 mi 1h 5m

via SR 57

Alternative (+4 min)

53.5 mi 1h 10m

via I 80, I 71, CR 49

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