Drive or Fly: Lakeview, MI to Flint, 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 GRR–FNT. At 105 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

105.9 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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

3h 21m

10m in the air

Air Distance

85 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeview, MI → GRR 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FNT → Flint, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Lakeview, MI GRR — Gerald R. Ford International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRR and FNT. 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 49m

2h 15m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakeview, MI → Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) 59m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 135m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 40 mi, ~59m drive

To 5FI — Flint (Miller Rd) 3 mi, ~10m 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	2h 19m	3h 21m	3h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$10
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	22 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

105.9 mi 2h 18m

via M 46, I 75; US 23, I 475

Alternative (+7 min)

108.1 mi 2h 26m

via M 57, M 46, US 127

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