Drive or Fly: Ontonagon, MI to Detroit, 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 575 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
10h 54m
Distance
575.6 mi
Total Cost
$308
CO2
233 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 26m
53m in the air
Air Distance
440 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
112 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 54m | 4h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $308 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 233 kg CO2 | 112 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 Detroit, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.