Drive or Fly: Camden, MI to Clinton Township, 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 TOL–DTW. At 143 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 59m

Distance

143.6 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

58 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 19m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Camden, MI → TOL 75m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DTW → Clinton Township, MI 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Camden, MI TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport 50 mi, ~75m drive

Clinton Township, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TOL and DTW. 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

3h 26m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0160

Door-to-Door Timeline

Camden, MI → Jackson Bus Stop (JAC6) 58m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) → Clinton Township, MI 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From JAC6 — Jackson Bus Stop 39 mi, ~58m drive

To SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m 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	2h 59m	4h 19m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$124	$7
Carbon footprint	58 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	4 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

143.6 mi 2h 59m

via I 94, M 14, I 96

Shortest (+1 min)

135.5 mi 3h 0m

via I 94, US 12, US 12; M 99

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Camden, MI to Clinton Township, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.