How far is Campbell, MI from Ford River, MI?

The driving distance from Campbell, MI to Ford River, MI is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 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
29.79 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.34 mi
37.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 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 Ford River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Ford River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 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 Campbell
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
Gladstone
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Campbell
14.9 mi
00h 18m
To Ford River
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Campbell and Ford River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campbell and Ford River.

  1. 1

    Start on Old M-35 Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Old M-35 Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto M Road

    56 m · 10 sec · M Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Michigan 35

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Michigan 35

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    8.5 mi · 11 min · North Lincoln Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9.9 Lane

    26 m · 4 sec · 9.9 Lane

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9.9 Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbell and Ford River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michigan 35
10.3 mi · 35%
North Lincoln Road
8.45 mi · 28%
Old M-35 Road
1.31 mi · 4%
M Road
0.03 mi
9.9 Lane
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Michigan 35

Turn right onto Michigan 35

10.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
+6.4 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 18m from Campbell
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Campbell and Sunny near Ford River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campbell to Ford River?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 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?

Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Campbell and 14.9 miles from Ford River.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Campbell and Sunny near Ford River.

Stop Ideas Near Gladstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gladstone, 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 Gladstone.

BUS

Escanaba, Michigan

10 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North
BUS

Marquette, Michigan

85 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive
BUS

Marinette, Wisconsin

99 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbell and Ford River. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.56 km).

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#1 Campbell

City in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,429
Coordinates46.0171800, -87.1312500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ford River

Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,993
Coordinates45.6794100, -87.1401300
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Old M-35 (-87.130666, 46.017377)
End: 9.9 Lane (-87.140128, 45.679378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbell and Ford River. The current time is 22:57:09.

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.