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

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 57m

Distance

143.9 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

Clinton Township, MI → DTW 51m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TOL → Camden, MI 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DTW and TOL. 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

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m drive

To JAC6 — Jackson Bus Stop 39 mi, ~58m 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 57m	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

143.9 mi 2h 56m

via I 94, I 696, M 14

Shortest (+3 min)

133.8 mi 3h 0m

via US 12, I 94, M 49

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