Drive or Fly: Wind Point, WI to Rochester, 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 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

27.1 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

2h 56m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wind Point, WI → MKE 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Rochester, WI 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Wind Point, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Rochester, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 22 mi, ~33m 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 1m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wind Point, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (5WG) → Rochester, WI 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

To 5WG — Goerke's Corners Park & Ride 20 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	46m	2h 56m	2h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

27.1 mi 45m

via WI 20, CTH C, East Four Mile Road

Alternative (+6 min)

32.2 mi 52m

via WI 100, WI 36, WI 32

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Wind Point, WI to Rochester, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.