Drive or Fly: Sturtevant, WI to New Berlin, WI?

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 MKE–MKE. At 32 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

36m

Distance

32.6 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 45m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sturtevant, WI → MKE 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → New Berlin, WI 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Sturtevant, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

New Berlin, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and MKE. 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

1h 53m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Hiawatha Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sturtevant, WI → Sturtevant Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station → New Berlin, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Sturtevant Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 10m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sturtevant, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (5WG) → New Berlin, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 0 mi, ~30m drive

To 5WG — Goerke's Corners Park & Ride 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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	36m	2h 45m	1h 53m	2h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$3	$2
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	2 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 12, 2026.

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