Drive or Fly: Lansing, MI to Bessemer, 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 LAN–RHI. At 533 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 12m
Distance
533 mi
Total Cost
$298
CO2
215 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 33m
45m in the air
Air Distance
374 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
95 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LAN and RHI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 12m | 4h 33m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $298 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 215 kg CO2 | 95 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 127, I 75, M 28
via I 75, I 75; US 23, M 28
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lansing, MI to Bessemer, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.