Drive or Fly: Union Grove, WI to Honey Lake, WI?

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 MKE–MKE. At 17 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

17.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 10m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union Grove, WI → MKE 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Honey Lake, WI 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Union Grove, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

Honey Lake, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and MKE. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 14m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union Grove, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 29m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (5WG) → Honey Lake, WI 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

To 5WG — Goerke's Corners Park & Ride 23 mi, ~35m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	31m	3h 10m	2h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	1 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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 Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

17.8 mi 31m

via WI 20, CTH FF

Shortest (+1 min)

16.9 mi 32m

via WI 11

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Union Grove, WI to Honey Lake, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.