Drive or Fly: Rochester Hills, MI to Saint Johns, 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 DTW–LAN. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 56m
Distance
87.4 mi
Total Cost
$54
CO2
35 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 21m
9m in the air
Air Distance
75 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
19 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and LAN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 56m | 3h 21m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $54 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 35 kg CO2 | 19 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 M 21, I 75
via M 59, I 96, US 127
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rochester Hills, MI to Saint Johns, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.