Drive or Fly: Ontonagon, MI to Ann Arbor, 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 CMX–DTW. At 559 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
10h 37m
Distance
559.8 mi
Total Cost
$304
CO2
226 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 26m
50m in the air
Air Distance
419 mi
Total Cost
$192
CO2
107 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CMX and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 37m | 4h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $304 | $192 |
| Carbon footprint | 226 kg CO2 | 107 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 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ontonagon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.