Drive or Fly: Iron Mountain, MI to Ann Arbor, 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 470 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 42m
Distance
470.3 mi
Total Cost
$139
CO2
190 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 19m
39m in the air
Air Distance
326 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
83 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 | 8h 42m | 3h 19m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $139 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 190 kg CO2 | 83 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 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Iron Mountain, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.