Drive or Fly: Whitmore Lake, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for DTW–MKG. At 187 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 57m
Distance
187.1 mi
Total Cost
$76
CO2
76 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 58m
18m in the air
Air Distance
146 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
37 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and MKG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 57m | 3h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $76 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 76 kg CO2 | 37 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 96, M 37, North Stone Road
via I 96, US 127, I 94
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Whitmore Lake, MI to Troy, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.