Origin
Chassell, MI
Late night in Chassell on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chassell, MI
Kari Alfonso
Trip Overview
Chassell to Rabbit Bay is 33.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via M 26, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route primarily uses surface roads, making for a relaxed pace. With less than an hour of driving time, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment of a larger Michigan adventure. Consider it if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two locations without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 26 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Bootjack Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Wilson Memorial Drive | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Jacobsville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Rabbit Bay Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Shelden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 9th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 26
— 10.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chassell, MI and Rabbit Bay, MI.
1
Start on US 41
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Wilson Memorial Drive
2
Continue on US 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
3
Continue on US 41
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelden Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto M 26
11 mi
·
17 min
·
M 26
Toward M 26: Lake Linden
5
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
9th Street
6
Continue on Bootjack Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Bootjack Road
7
Turn left onto Jacobsville Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacobsville Road
8
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rabbit Bay Road
9
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rabbit Beach Road
10
Arrive at destination
Rabbit Beach Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Chassell, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Jacobsville Road
Turn left onto Jacobsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Rabbit Bay Road
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Rabbit Beach Road
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rabbit Bay, MI
Late night in Rabbit Bay on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 33.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 10.6 miles on M 26. You'll navigate a mix of M 26, Bootjack Road, and Wilson Memorial Drive. Expect consistent surface road cruising throughout, with no high-speed highway merging or dense exit patterns to contend with.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on M 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (Jacobsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.3 miles (Rabbit Bay Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 26: Lake Linden along the way.
M 26: Lake Linden
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via M 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on M 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (Jacobsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.3 miles (Rabbit Bay Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rabbit Bay, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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