How far is Eagle Harbor, MI from Delaware, MI?

The driving distance from Eagle Harbor, MI to Delaware, MI is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
5.3 mi
00h 16m
Flight
4.03 mi
6.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.03 mi
Kilometers
6.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.3 mi
Kilometers
8.53 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Eagle Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Harbor
2026-04-23T08:08
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Seneca
MI

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

From Eagle Harbor
2.7 mi
00h 08m
To Delaware
2.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Harbor and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Harbor and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    17 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West North Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Front Street

    1182 ft · 40 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eagle Harbor Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eagle Harbor Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Delaware Short Cut Rd

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Delaware Short Cut Rd

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto King Road

    1194 ft · 1 min · King Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Harbor and Delaware.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Short Cut Rd
3.08 mi · 58%
Eagle Harbor Road
0.91 mi · 17%
King Road
0.23 mi · 4%
Front Street
0.22 mi · 4%
West North Street
0.05 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Delaware Short Cut Rd

Turn slight left onto Delaware Short Cut Rd

3.08 mi · 00h 12m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca
00h 08m from Eagle Harbor
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eagle Harbor and Partly Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle Harbor to Delaware?

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Eagle Harbor and 2.7 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eagle Harbor and Partly Sunny near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Seneca

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

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

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Houghton, Michigan

26 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
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Hancock, MI

27 mi away
125 Quincy Street
BUS

L'Anse, MI

62 mi away
102 North Main Street
BUS

Marquette, Michigan

109 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Harbor and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 4.03 mi (6.49 km).

Eagle Harbor

#1 Eagle Harbor

Township in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Population213
Coordinates47.4582400, -88.1623300
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population795
Coordinates47.4210200, -88.0959400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Harbor (-88.16233, 47.45824)
End: Delaware (-88.09594, 47.42102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.72
Round trip
$1.43
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.72 $1.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.81 $1.62
Premium $4.65 $0.88 $1.77
Diesel $5.30 $1.01 $2.02

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 Eagle Harbor and Delaware. The current time is 08:08:46.

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.