Drive or Fly: Macomb, MI to Bunker Hill, MI?

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

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 11m

Distance

98.3 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

40 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 44m

8m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macomb, MI → DTW 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAN → Bunker Hill, MI 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Macomb, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Bunker Hill, MI LAN — Capital Region International Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 21m

1h 53m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Wolverine

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macomb, MI → Troy Amtrak Station 24m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 113m

Arrival 10m

Jackson → Bunker Hill, MI 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Troy Amtrak Station 16 mi, ~24m drive

To Jackson 16 mi, ~24m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 57m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0160

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macomb, MI → Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Jackson Bus Stop (JAC6) → Bunker Hill, MI 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 21 mi, ~32m drive

To JAC6 — Jackson Bus Stop 16 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 11m	3h 44m	3h 21m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$13	$7
Carbon footprint	40 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

98.3 mi 2h 10m

via I 96, I 696, Mason Road

Shortest (+1 min)

86.8 mi 2h 12m

via M 59, Mason Road, M 36

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Macomb, MI to Bunker Hill, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.