Drive or Fly: East Grand Rapids, MI to Troy, 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 GRR–MKG. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 59m
Distance
72.2 mi
Total Cost
$51
CO2
29 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 19m
7m in the air
Air Distance
59 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
15 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between GRR and MKG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 59m | 3h 19m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $51 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 29 kg CO2 | 15 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 M 37, North Stone Road, North Comstock Avenue
via B-31, I 96, North Comstock Avenue
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Grand Rapids, MI to Troy, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.