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Drive or Fly: Troy, MI to Canton, 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 MKG–DTW. At 209 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 24m

Distance

209.8 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

85 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44
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 35m

19m in the air

Air Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Troy, MI → MKG 62m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 19m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DTW → Canton, MI 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Troy, MI MKG — Muskegon County Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive
Canton, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKG 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
− 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 4h 24m 3h 35m
Total cost (1 person) $79 $181
Carbon footprint 85 kg CO2 41 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
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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
209.8 mi 4h 24m

via I 96; M 37, I 96, US 23

Alternative (+12 min)
220.5 mi 4h 36m

via I 96; M 37, US 127, M 37; M 46

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