Drive or Fly: Reed City, 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 TVC–DTW. At 188 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 56m
Distance
188.3 mi
Total Cost
$77
CO2
76 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 17m
17m in the air
Air Distance
142 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
36 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TVC and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 56m | 4h 17m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $77 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 76 kg CO2 | 36 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 10, I 75; US 23, US 23
via US 127, US 10
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Reed City, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.