Drive or Fly: Ann Arbor, MI to Bridgewater, MI?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DTW–DTW. At 15 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
Total Cost
$38
CO2
6 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 13m
1m in the air
Air Distance
12 mi
Total Cost
$120
CO2
3 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 26m | 3h 13m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $38 | $120 |
| Carbon footprint | 6 kg CO2 | 3 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via Austin Road, South Maple Road
via Pleasant Lake Road
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ann Arbor, MI to Bridgewater, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.