Drive or Fly: Clinton Township, MI to Hamilton, 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
3h 37m
Distance
192 mi
Total Cost
$75
CO2
78 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 52m
19m in the air
Air Distance
157 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
40 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
99.0%
Cancellation
1.0%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 37m | 3h 52m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $75 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 78 kg CO2 | 40 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 99% 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 6
via I 94, I 696, M 14
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clinton Township, MI to Hamilton, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.