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Drive or Fly: Ann Arbor, MI to Kent City, MI?

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 DTW–MKG. At 150 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 51m

Distance

150.6 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33
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 22m

15m in the air

Air Distance

121 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ann Arbor, MI → DTW 30m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 15m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MKG → Kent City, MI 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Ann Arbor, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive
Kent City, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DTW and MKG. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 51m 3h 22m
Total cost (1 person) $68 $125
Carbon footprint 61 kg CO2 31 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
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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
150.6 mi 2h 50m

via I 96, US 23 BUS, M 37

Alternative (+6 min)
156.4 mi 2h 57m

via I 96, I 94, US 127

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ann Arbor, MI to Kent City, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.