Drive or Fly: Corunna, MI to Lansing, 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 FNT–LAN. At 35 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

47m

Distance

35.7 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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

2h 41m

3m in the air

Air Distance

28 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Corunna, MI → FNT 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAN → Lansing, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Corunna, MI FNT — Bishop International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

Lansing, MI LAN — Capital Region International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FNT and LAN. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 44m

41m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Blue Water

Door-to-Door Timeline

Corunna, MI → Durand Amtrak Station 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 41m

Arrival 10m

East Lansing Amtrak Station → Lansing, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Durand Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~13m drive

To East Lansing Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 4m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Corunna, MI → Flint (Miller Rd) (5FI) 29m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Lansing (Delta Center) (5LL) → Lansing, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From 5FI — Flint (Miller Rd) 19 mi, ~29m drive

To 5LL — Lansing (Delta Center) 4 mi, ~10m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	47m	2h 41m	1h 44m	2h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$6	$5
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	3 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 13, 2026.

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