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Trip from Osceola, 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

32m

Distance

18.1 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 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

Downtown Osceola, MI, MI

Osceola, MI

Nestorin

Trip Overview

Osceola to Rabbit Bay is 18.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Bootjack Road and Jacobsville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, making it an easy addition to a Midwest adventure. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns. With minimal driving time and low fuel costs, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a quick scenic drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bootjack Road 7.5 mi 13m
Jacobsville Road 3.1 mi 5m
Lake Linden Avenue 2.9 mi 4m
Rabbit Bay Road 2.7 mi 4m
M 26 0.9 mi 1m
9th Street 0.5 mi <1m
County Road 0.2 mi <1m
Rockland Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bootjack Road — 7.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on A Street

90 ft · 11 sec · A Street
2

Turn left onto US 41

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road
3

Turn right onto Rockland Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Rockland Street
4

Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Linden Avenue
5

Continue on M 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · M 26
6

Turn right onto M 26

259 ft · 14 sec · Calumet Street
7

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 9th Street
8

Continue on Bootjack Road

7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road
9

Turn left onto Jacobsville Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Jacobsville Road
10

Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Bay Road
11

Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road

183 ft · 8 sec · Rabbit Beach Road
12

Arrive at destination

Rabbit Beach Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.3 — 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 | US 41 / County Road

Turn left onto US 41 / County Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rockland Street

Turn right onto Rockland Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Lake Linden Avenue

Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | M 26 / Calumet Street

Turn right onto M 26 / Calumet Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | 9th Street

Turn left onto 9th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.11 $6.21
premium $4.89 $3.48 $6.97
diesel $5.61 $4.00 $7.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16

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 15, 2026

Origin

Osceola, MI

Late night in Osceola on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rabbit Bay, MI

Late night in Rabbit Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:16 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

13 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

32m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 18.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on Bootjack Road. Be prepared for a winding journey as you make your way along Jacobsville Road and Lake Linden Avenue. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent steering adjustments rather than a straight-line cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?

4/10

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 US 41 / County Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 41 / County Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rockland Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m 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 (US 41 / County Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rockland Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): 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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