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Drive or Fly: Detroit, MI to Rogers City, MI?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 3m

Distance

265 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

107 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56
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 33m

26m in the air

Air Distance

217 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Detroit, MI → DTW 27m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 26m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
APN → Rogers City, MI 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Detroit, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive
Rogers City, MI APN — Alpena County Regional Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

89.6%

Cancellation

10.4%

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 5h 3m 3h 33m
Total cost (1 person) $91 $184
Carbon footprint 107 kg CO2 55 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 90% 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 Detroit, MI to Rogers City, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.