Drive or Fly: Mount Pleasant, 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 MBS–FNT. At 90 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 32m

Distance

90.1 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 10m

8m in the air

Air Distance

68 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Pleasant, MI → MBS 52m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FNT → Flint, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Mount Pleasant, MI MBS — MBS International Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MBS 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 49m

26m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Blue Water

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Pleasant, MI → Durand Amtrak Station 93m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 26m

Arrival 10m

Flint Amtrak Station → Flint, MI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Durand Amtrak Station 62 mi, ~93m drive

To Flint Amtrak Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 5m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mount Pleasant, MI → Lansing (Delta Center) (5LL) 90m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From 5LL — Lansing (Delta Center) 60 mi, ~90m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 32m	3h 10m	2h 49m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$4	$5
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	3 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

90.1 mi 1h 48m

via I 75; US 23, M 20, US 10 BUS; M 20

Alternative (+6 min)

91.7 mi 1h 55m

via M 57, BUS US 127, I 475

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