Drive or Fly: Benton, MI to Ann Arbor, 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–DTW. At 13 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
24m
Distance
13.9 mi
Total Cost
$38
CO2
6 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 11m
1m in the air
Air Distance
12 mi
Total Cost
$120
CO2
3 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 24m | 3h 11m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $38 | $120 |
| Carbon footprint | 6 kg CO2 | 3 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 12, North Maple Road
via US 12, South State Street
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Benton, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.