How far is Bay Mills, MI from Kinross, MI?

The driving distance from Bay Mills, MI to Kinross, MI is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.67 mi
00h 37m
Flight
11.68 mi
18.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.67 mi
Kilometers
38.09 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinross
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Bay Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Mills
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Kinross
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bay Mills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dafter
MI

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

From Bay Mills
11.8 mi
00h 18m
To Kinross
11.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Mills and Kinross.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Mills and Kinross.

  1. 1

    Start on South North Drive

    25 m · 4 sec · South North Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Bay Mills Point Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Bay Mills Point Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    3.9 mi · 10 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South M-221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South M-221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Saint Ignace

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 80: Kinross

    1476 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Mackinac Trail

    1 km · 1 min · South Mackinac Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Hassett Drive

    17 m · 2 sec · South Hassett Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hassett Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Mills and Kinross.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
7.84 mi · 33%
West Lakeshore Drive
3.95 mi · 17%
South M-221
2.5 mi · 11%
South Bay Mills Point Road
0.97 mi · 4%
South Mackinac Trail
0.64 mi · 3%
M 80
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

7.5 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dafter
00h 18m from Bay Mills
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bay Mills and Patchy Fog near Kinross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Mills to Kinross?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Bay Mills and 11.9 miles from Kinross.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bay Mills and Patchy Fog near Kinross.

Stop Ideas Near Dafter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dafter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dafter.

BUS

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

12 mi away
4001 I-75 Business Spur
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

59 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

68 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

80 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Mills and Kinross. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bay Mills

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population1,434
Coordinates46.4372400, -84.5839400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kinross

Charter township of Chippewa County in the U.

Population0
Coordinates46.2750200, -84.5147700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Mills (-84.58394, 46.43724)
End: Kinross (-84.51477, 46.27502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Mills and Kinross. The current time is 22:49:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.