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Drive or Fly: L'Anse, 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

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CMX–DTW. At 522 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

9h 53m

Distance

522.3 mi

Total Cost

$150

CO2

211 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$115
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 59m

49m in the air

Air Distance

405 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

103 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

L'Anse, MI → CMX 43m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 49m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DTW → Detroit, MI 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

L'Anse, MI CMX — Houghton County Memorial Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive
Detroit, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMX and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 5h 54m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 9h 53m 3h 59m
Total cost (1 person) $150 $191
Carbon footprint 211 kg CO2 103 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
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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from L'Anse, MI to Detroit, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.