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Drive or Fly: Ann Arbor, MI to Cass City, MI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 29m

Distance

120.9 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

49 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25
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 50m

11m in the air

Air Distance

96 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ann Arbor, MI → DTW 30m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 11m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MBS → Cass City, MI 69m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Ann Arbor, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive
Cass City, MI MBS — MBS International Airport 46 mi, ~69m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

96.4%

Cancellation

3.6%

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 29m 3h 50m
Total cost (1 person) $60 $124
Carbon footprint 49 kg CO2 24 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 96% on-time
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 Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Ann Arbor, MI to Cass City, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.