Drive or Fly: Green, MI to Detroit, 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 CMX–DTW. At 581 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
11h 3m
Distance
581.7 mi
Total Cost
$309
CO2
235 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 35m
53m in the air
Air Distance
442 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
113 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CMX and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 11h 3m | 4h 35m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $309 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 235 kg CO2 | 113 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 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Green, MI to Detroit, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.