How far is Homestead, MI from Kinross, MI?

The driving distance from Homestead, MI to Kinross, MI is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.02 mi
01h 33m
Flight
19.22 mi
30.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.57 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sault Ste. Marie
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Homestead
18.5 mi
00h 46m
To Kinross
18.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homestead and Kinross.

  1. 1

    Start on South Homestead Road

    8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Westshore Drive

    4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · East 1 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry

    1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry Access

    146 m · 14 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1861 ft · 45 sec · Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Portage Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ord Street

    1006 ft · 28 sec · Ord Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2105 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2127 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Easterday Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Easterday Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 80: Kinross

    1476 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Mackinac Trail

    1 km · 1 min · South Mackinac Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Hassett Drive

    17 m · 2 sec · South Hassett Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hassett Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Easterday Avenue
18.4 mi · 50%
South Homestead Road
8.16 mi · 22%
South Westshore Drive
4.89 mi · 13%
East 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.84 mi · 5%
East 6 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 3%
East Portage Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Easterday Avenue

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sault Ste. Marie
00h 46m from Homestead
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Homestead 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 Homestead to Kinross?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sault Ste. Marie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Homestead and 18.5 miles from Kinross.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Homestead and Patchy Fog near Kinross.

Stop Ideas Near Sault Ste. Marie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie.

BUS

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

4 mi away
4001 I-75 Business Spur
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St. Ignace, Michigan

76 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

85 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

95 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Kinross. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Homestead

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population2,408
Coordinates46.3380700, -84.1225300
Altitude180
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: Homestead (-84.12253, 46.33807)
End: Kinross (-84.51477, 46.27502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 Homestead and Kinross. The current time is 03:42:46.

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.