How far is Glen Arbor, MI from Solon, MI?
The driving distance from Glen Arbor, MI to Solon, MI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Arbor and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Arbor and Solon.
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Start on South Oak Street
23 m · 9 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1247 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ray Street
745 ft · 18 sec · South Ray Street
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Continue on South Glen Lake Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Glen Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Macfarlane Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Macfarlane Road
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Continue on South Dunns Farm Road
1258 ft · 25 sec · South Dunns Farm Road
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Turn right onto West Burdickville Road
1802 ft · 36 sec · West Burdickville Road
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Turn right onto South Fritz Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Fritz Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baatz Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Baatz Road
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Continue on West Kasson Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Kasson Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Maple City Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Maple City Road
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Turn left onto East Kasson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Kasson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Cedar Road
850 ft · 16 sec · South Cedar Road
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Turn right onto East Alpine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Alpine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Alpine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Arbor and Solon.
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.
East Kasson Road
Turn left onto East Kasson Road
3.51 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Glen Arbor and Widespread Frost near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Arbor to Solon?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Cedar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Glen Arbor and 9.3 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Glen Arbor and Widespread Frost near Solon.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar
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 Cedar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Arbor and Solon. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.2 km).
#1 Glen Arbor
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 858 |
| Coordinates | 44.8975000, -85.9853700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Solon
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 44.8094400, -85.7611900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-85.76119, 44.80944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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