Origin
Superior, MI
Night in Superior on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, 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
50m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, MI
Sebastian Luna
Trip Overview
Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is 28.9 miles and takes about 50m 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. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience that’s best suited for a single day trip. It's a straightforward journey if you're looking for a brief excursion in the Upper Peninsula.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 26 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Bootjack Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Jacobsville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Rabbit Bay Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Green Acres Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Superior Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 26
— 10.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Rabbit Bay, MI.
1
Start on Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Superior Loc Road
2
Turn left onto P-651
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Superior Road
3
Continue on Green Acres Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Green Acres Road
4
Turn right onto M 26
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Memorial Drive
5
Continue on M 26
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Road
6
Turn slight right onto M 26
11 mi
·
17 min
·
M 26
Toward M 26: Lake Linden
7
Turn right 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
P-651 / Superior Road
Turn left onto P-651 / Superior Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
M 26 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto M 26 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Rabbit Bay Road
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Rabbit Beach Road
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Rabbit Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive feel, with no highway miles contributing to the total 28.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on M 26. As you progress, you'll navigate M 26, Bootjack Road, and Jacobsville Road, indicating a journey that winds through local terrain rather than a direct highway path. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction.
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: 10.6 mi on M 26.
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 around 0.1 miles in near P-651 / Superior Road.
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 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (P-651 / Superior Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (M 26 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (9th Street): 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 Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 26: Lake Linden along the way.
M 26: Lake Linden
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via M 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 0.1 miles (P-651 / Superior Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (M 26 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15 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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