Drive or Fly: Macomb, MI to Camden, 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 DTW–TOL. At 150 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 6m

Distance

150.8 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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

4h 28m

14m in the air

Air Distance

113 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macomb, MI → DTW 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TOL → Camden, MI 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Macomb, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Camden, MI TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport 50 mi, ~75m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DTW and TOL. 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 30m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0160

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macomb, MI → Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Jackson Bus Stop (JAC6) → Camden, MI 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 21 mi, ~32m drive

To JAC6 — Jackson Bus Stop 39 mi, ~58m 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	3h 6m	4h 28m	3h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$7
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	4 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

150.8 mi 3h 6m

via I 94, M 14, I 696

Shortest (+4 min)

145.9 mi 3h 10m

via US 12, I 696, M 14

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