Drive or Fly: Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Detroit, MI?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Could go either way
MediumThis distance is a toss-up. Drive if you want flexibility and lower cost, fly if you value time. Connecting flights add time.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 56m
Distance
522 mi
Total Cost
$134
CO2
211 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 58m
45m in the air
Air Distance
379 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
97 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
83.9%
Cancellation
16.1%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 56m | 3h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $134 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 211 kg CO2 | 97 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 84% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI to Detroit, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.