Drive or Fly: Kalamazoo, MI to Long Lake, 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 AZO–APN. At 242 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 33m
Distance
242 mi
Total Cost
$88
CO2
98 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 42m
20m in the air
Air Distance
170 mi
Total Cost
$182
CO2
43 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AZO and APN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 33m | 3h 42m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $88 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 98 kg CO2 | 43 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 69, I 75; US 23, I 94 BS
via US 131; M 43, M 55, F-28
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kalamazoo, MI to Long Lake, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.