Drive or Fly: Troy, MI to New Haven, 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–FNT. At 138 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 19m

Distance

138 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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 48m

12m in the air

Air Distance

104 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Troy, MI → MKG 62m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FNT → New Haven, MI 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

New Haven, MI FNT — Bishop International Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKG and FNT. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 45m

2h 15m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Troy, MI → Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) 92m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 135m

Arrival 10m

Flint (Miller Rd) (5FI) → New Haven, MI 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 61 mi, ~92m drive

To 5FI — Flint (Miller Rd) 22 mi, ~33m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 19m	3h 48m	4h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$10
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	5 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: 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

138 mi 3h 19m

via BUS US 127, M 20, M 57

Alternative (+12 min)

157.9 mi 3h 31m

via US 10, M 57, US 127

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