How far is Au Sable, MI from Long Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Au Sable and Long Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Au Sable and Long Lake.
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Start on 2nd Street North
2903 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto Lake Street
94 m · 16 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
41 m · 7 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto North Huron Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North Huron Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Huron Drive
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Continue on North Huron Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on East Lake Street
2283 ft · 59 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn right onto Hemlock Street
2908 ft · 49 sec · Hemlock Street
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Continue on M 55 East
14.2 mi · 21 min · M 55 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
2900 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Turn right onto Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Webb
1.4 km · 2 min · West Webb
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Au Sable and Long Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M 55 East
Continue on M 55 East
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Au Sable and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Au Sable to Long Lake?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Au Sable and 21.3 miles from Long Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Au Sable and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Au Sable and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).
#1 Au Sable
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 252 |
| Coordinates | 44.4108500, -83.3321900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Lake (-83.87193, 44.41974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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