Drive or Fly: Roosevelt Park, 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 MKG–MKG. At 47 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 21m

Distance

47.9 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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 17m

5m in the air

Air Distance

40 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roosevelt Park, MI → MKG 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKG → Troy, MI 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Roosevelt Park, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Troy, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKG 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 41m

1h 1m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Pere Marquette

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roosevelt Park, MI → Holland Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 61m

Arrival 10m

Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station → Troy, MI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Holland Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 25m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roosevelt Park, MI → Holland Bus Stop (HLD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) → Troy, MI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From HLD6 — Holland Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 21m	3h 17m	2h 41m	2h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$122	$5	$3
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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

47.9 mi 1h 20m

via M 120, North Comstock Avenue, Moses J Jones Parkway

Alternative (+8 min)

51.9 mi 1h 29m

via B-31, North Comstock Avenue, M 46

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