Drive or Fly: Wyoming, MI to Mount Clemens, MI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 13m

Distance

168.3 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

68 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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 25m

17m in the air

Air Distance

145 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wyoming, MI → GRR 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DTW → Mount Clemens, MI 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Wyoming, MI GRR — Gerald R. Ford International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Mount Clemens, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.0%

Cancellation

1.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 41m

3h 35m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

FlixBus 2552

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wyoming, MI → Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) (5GR) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 215m

Arrival 10m

Detroit Bus Station (DET6) → Mount Clemens, MI 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From 5GR — Grand Rapids (The Shops at Centerpoint) 7 mi, ~10m drive

To DET6 — Detroit Bus Station 21 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	3h 13m	3h 25m	4h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$126	$15
Carbon footprint	68 kg CO₂	37 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	99% on-time

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

168.3 mi 3h 12m

via I 69, I 96, I 75

Alternative (+6 min)

168.5 mi 3h 19m

via I 96, I 696, M 11

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