Drive or Fly: Clinton Township, MI to East Lansing, MI?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumAt this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 54m
Distance
97.3 mi
Total Cost
$55
CO2
39 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 11m
10m in the air
Air Distance
80 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
20 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
100.0%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 54m | 3h 11m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $55 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 39 kg CO2 | 20 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 100% on-time |
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.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 96, I 696, M 97
via I 75, I 69, M 59
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clinton Township, MI to East Lansing, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.