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Drive or Fly: Orangeville, MI to Troy, 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 AZO–MKG. At 104 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 32m

Distance

104.1 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23
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 45m

10m in the air

Air Distance

86 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orangeville, MI → AZO 33m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 10m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MKG → Troy, MI 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Orangeville, MI AZO — Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive
Troy, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AZO and MKG. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 32m 3h 45m
Total cost (1 person) $58 $123
Carbon footprint 42 kg CO2 22 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
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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
104.1 mi 2h 32m

via US 131, M 37, North Stone Road

Alternative (+0 min)
110.8 mi 2h 32m

via US 131, B-31, I 96

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