Drive or Fly: Crystal Falls, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for IMT–DTW. At 498 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 32m
Distance
498.5 mi
Total Cost
$145
CO2
201 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 7m
43m in the air
Air Distance
361 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
92 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between IMT and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 32m | 4h 7m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $145 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 201 kg CO2 | 92 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.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Crystal Falls, MI to Clinton Township, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.