Drive or Fly: Clinton Township, MI to Allendale, 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–MKG. At 179 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 25m
Distance
179.4 mi
Total Cost
$75
CO2
72 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 40m
19m in the air
Air Distance
156 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
40 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and MKG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 25m | 3h 40m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $75 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 72 kg CO2 | 40 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 I 96, I 696, M 45
via I 96, M 59, M 45
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clinton Township, MI to Allendale, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.