Drive or Fly: Sterling Heights, MI to Ludington, 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–MKG. At 255 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 41m
Distance
255 mi
Total Cost
$89
CO2
103 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 32m
24m in the air
Air Distance
197 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
50 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DTW and MKG. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 41m | 4h 32m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $89 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 103 kg CO2 | 50 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 Jun 3, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 96, US 31, I 96; M 37
via US 10, I 75, M 59
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sterling Heights, MI to Ludington, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.