Drive or Fly: Ann Arbor, MI to Suttons Bay, 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–TVC. At 257 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 2m
Distance
257.1 mi
Total Cost
$92
CO2
104 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 20m
25m in the air
Air Distance
210 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
53 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and TVC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 2m | 3h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $92 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 104 kg CO2 | 53 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 23 BUS, I 75; US 23, I 75
via US 127, M 115, I 94
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ann Arbor, MI to Suttons Bay, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.