Drive or Fly: Flint, MI to Lake Odessa, 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–GRR. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 38m

Distance

89.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 50m

9m in the air

Air Distance

75 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flint, MI → FNT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GRR → Lake Odessa, MI 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Flint, MI FNT — Bishop International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Lake Odessa, MI GRR — Gerald R. Ford International Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FNT and GRR. 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 16m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flint, MI → Flint (Miller Rd) (5FI) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) → Lake Odessa, MI 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From 5FI — Flint (Miller Rd) 3 mi, ~10m drive

To 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 24 mi, ~36m 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	1h 38m	2h 50m	3h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	5 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

89.1 mi 1h 38m

via I 69, I 96, Jordan Lake Road

Shortest (+10 min)

84.1 mi 1h 48m

via I 69, West Saint Joseph Highway, I 69 BL

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Flint, MI to Lake Odessa, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.