Drive or Fly: Otisville, MI to Flushing, 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 FNT–FNT. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

38m

Distance

26.5 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

2h 41m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Otisville, MI → FNT 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FNT → Flushing, MI 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Otisville, MI FNT — Bishop International Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

Flushing, MI FNT — Bishop International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FNT 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	38m	2h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

26.5 mi 37m

via M 57, I 75; US 23, West Mount Morris Road

Shortest (+7 min)

24 mi 45m

via East Coldwater Road, East Mount Morris Road

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