Drive or Fly: Lansing, MI to Mancelona, 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–TVC. At 175 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 22m
Distance
175.9 mi
Total Cost
$72
CO2
71 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 10m
18m in the air
Air Distance
152 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
39 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LAN and TVC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 22m | 3h 10m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $72 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 71 kg CO2 | 39 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 127, M 72; M 93, CR 571; CR 612
via US 131, I 96, US 131; M 66
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lansing, MI to Mancelona, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.