Drive or Fly: Orangeville, MI to Clinton Township, MI?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AZO–DTW. At 166 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 22m

Distance

166 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

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 40m

16m in the air

Air Distance

132 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orangeville, MI → AZO 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DTW → Clinton Township, MI 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Orangeville, MI AZO — Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Clinton Township, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 34 mi, ~51m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AZO and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 3m

3h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$25

CO2

7 kg

Route

Wolverine

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orangeville, MI → Kalamazoo 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 216m

Arrival 10m

Royal Oak Amtrak → Clinton Township, MI 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $25) $25

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

Stations

From Kalamazoo 18 mi, ~27m drive

To Royal Oak Amtrak 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 55m

3h 35m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0160

Door-to-Door Timeline

Orangeville, MI → Kalamazoo Bus Stop (KLZ6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 215m

Arrival 10m

Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) → Clinton Township, MI 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From KLZ6 — Kalamazoo Bus Stop 18 mi, ~27m drive

To SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 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	3h 22m	3h 40m	5h 3m	4h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$125	$25	$13
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

166 mi 3h 21m

via I 94, M 14, I 96

Shortest (+4 min)

157 mi 3h 25m

via I 96, M 79, I 696

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Orangeville, MI to Clinton Township, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.