Drive or Fly: Suamico, 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 GRB–MKE. At 141 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 8m

Distance

141.2 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

57 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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 47m

14m in the air

Air Distance

114 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Suamico, WI → GRB 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → New Berlin, WI 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Suamico, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRB 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	2h 8m	2h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125
Carbon footprint	57 kg CO₂	29 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

137.2 mi 2h 41m

via I 43, I 94, US 41; US 141

Alternative (+3 min)

144.5 mi 2h 45m

via I 41; US 41, US 41; US 141

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Suamico, WI to New Berlin, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.