Drive or Fly: Youngstown, OH to Plymouth, 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 115 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 24m

Distance

115.6 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

47 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

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

4h 35m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → CAK 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → Plymouth, OH 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Youngstown, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 43 mi, ~65m drive

Plymouth, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 51 mi, ~77m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 28m

2h 23m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Youngstown, OH → Alliance Amtrak 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 143m

Arrival 10m

Sandusky Amtrak Station → Plymouth, OH 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Alliance Amtrak 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Sandusky Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~46m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 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	2h 24m	4h 35m	4h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$18
Carbon footprint	47 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	5 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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

115.6 mi 2h 24m

via I 76, US 224, I 80

Alternative (+21 min)

138 mi 2h 45m

via I 80, SR 61, I 680

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