How far is Escanaba, MI from Imlay City, MI?
The driving distance from Escanaba, MI to Imlay City, MI is about 404.5 miles (650.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Escanaba and Imlay City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escanaba and Imlay City.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 12th Street
61 m · 16 sec · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ludington Street
1951 ft · 60 sec · Ludington Street
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Turn right onto Stephenson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Stephenson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
3161 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Port Huron
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
987 ft · 15 sec · Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1663 ft · 51 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Almont Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · North Almont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Almont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Escanaba and Imlay City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Escanaba and Mostly Cloudy near Imlay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Escanaba to Imlay City?
The road trip is about 404.5 miles (650.9 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202 miles from Escanaba and 202.4 miles from Imlay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.56 one way or $131.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Escanaba and Mostly Cloudy near Imlay City.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Escanaba and Imlay City. Straight-line distance: 272.12 mi (437.94 km).
#1 Escanaba
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,366 |
| Coordinates | 45.7452500, -87.0645800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Imlay City
City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,569 |
| Coordinates | 43.0247500, -83.0777200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imlay City (-83.07772, 43.02475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $4.59 | $65.56 | $131.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $74.86 | $149.72 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $83.41 | $166.82 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $92.47 | $184.94 |
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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