Drive or Fly: Flint, MI to Houghton Lake, 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 FNT–TVC. At 126 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 18m
Distance
126.1 mi
Total Cost
$63
CO2
51 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 38m
13m in the air
Air Distance
105 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
27 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between FNT and TVC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 18m | 3h 38m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $63 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 51 kg CO2 | 27 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 I 75; US 23, M 55, I 475
via US 10, I 75; US 23, M 47
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Flint, MI to Houghton Lake, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.