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Drive or Fly: Selma, MI to Ann Arbor, MI?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Driving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 56m

Distance

424.8 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

172 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 25m

40m in the air

Air Distance

329 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

84 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Selma, MI → MQT 15m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 40m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DTW → Ann Arbor, MI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Selma, MI MQT — Marquette/Sawyer International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive
Ann Arbor, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

86.7%

Cancellation

13.3%

+ Saves about 4h 31m compared to driving
+ 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 7h 56m 3h 25m
Total cost (1 person) $115 $188
Carbon footprint 172 kg CO2 84 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 87% 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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
424.8 mi 7h 56m

via I 75, US 2, US 23

Alternative (+25 min)
447.8 mi 8h 22m

via US 127, I 75, US 2

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Selma, MI to Ann Arbor, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.