Drive or Fly: Sterling Heights, MI to Bloomfield Hills, 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 DTW–DTW. At 12 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
Total Cost
$38
CO2
5 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 25m
1m in the air
Air Distance
11 mi
Total Cost
$120
CO2
3 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 23m | 3h 25m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $38 | $120 |
| Carbon footprint | 5 kg CO2 | 3 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 East Long Lake Road
via East Big Beaver Road
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sterling Heights, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.