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Trip from Laurium, 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

31m

Distance

17.7 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Laurium, MI, MI

Laurium, MI

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Trip Overview

Laurium to Rabbit Bay is 17.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Bootjack Road and Lake Linden Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a quick connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a leisurely morning excursion or an easy afternoon transition. You won't be spending much time on the road, making it a straightforward trip with minimal planning required.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bootjack Road 7.5 mi 13m
Lake Linden Avenue 3.5 mi 5m
Jacobsville Road 3.1 mi 5m
Rabbit Bay Road 2.7 mi 4m
9th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Hecla Street 0.3 mi <1m
Calumet Street <0.1 mi <1m
Rabbit Beach Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bootjack Road — 7.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurium, MI and Rabbit Bay, MI.

1

Start on M 26

85 ft · 6 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto M 26

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Hecla Street
3

Turn left onto M 26

3.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Linden Avenue
4

Turn right onto M 26

259 ft · 14 sec · Calumet Street
5

Turn left 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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 26 / Hecla Street

Turn right onto M 26 / Hecla Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | M 26 / Calumet Street

Turn right onto M 26 / Calumet Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | 9th Street

Turn left onto 9th Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Rabbit Bay Road

Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | Rabbit Beach Road

Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.77 one way

$5.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.04 $6.08
premium $4.89 $3.41 $6.81
diesel $5.61 $3.91 $7.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Laurium, MI

Late night in Laurium on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

28°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 20 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Rabbit Bay, MI

Late night in Rabbit Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

3 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a local road experience with no highway share. You'll navigate approximately 7.5 miles on Bootjack Road as the longest uninterrupted stretch. The route primarily follows Bootjack Road, Lake Linden Avenue, and Jacobsville Road, keeping you on well-traveled local surfaces rather than high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a more engaged driving experience due to the winding nature of these roads.

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: 7.5 mi on Bootjack Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 26 / Hecla Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 26 / Hecla Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (M 26 / Calumet Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m 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 7.5 miles on Bootjack Road. 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: near the start (M 26 / Hecla Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (M 26 / Calumet Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (9th Street): 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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