How far is Kinross, MI from Homestead, MI?

The driving distance from Kinross, MI to Homestead, MI is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
38.17 mi
01h 09m
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
38.17 mi
Kilometers
61.43 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinross
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Homestead
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinross
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 Kinross
18.7 mi
00h 34m
To Homestead
19.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Hassett Drive

    17 m · 3 sec · South Hassett Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Mackinac Trail

    2017 ft · 44 sec · South Mackinac Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West M 80

    1283 ft · 27 sec · West M 80

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue

    1668 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Easterday Avenue

    2108 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East Easterday Avenue

    2075 ft · 57 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Ord Street

    1006 ft · 30 sec · Ord Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Portage Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1861 ft · 49 sec · Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sugar Island Ferry Access

    146 m · 13 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access

  14. 14

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry

    1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry

  15. 15

    Continue on 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · 1 1/2 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Westshore Drive

    4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Homestead Road

    8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Homestead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinross and Homestead.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West M 80
17.1 mi · 45%
South Homestead Road
8.16 mi · 21%
South Westshore Drive
4.89 mi · 13%
1 1/2 Mile Road
1.84 mi · 5%
West Easterday Avenue
1.13 mi · 3%
East 6 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West M 80

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sault Ste. Marie
00h 34m from Kinross
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Kinross and Chance Rain Showers near Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kinross to Homestead?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 18.7 miles from Kinross and 19.5 miles from Homestead.

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 19 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Kinross and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kinross

Charter township of Chippewa County in the U.

Population0
Coordinates46.2750200, -84.5147700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Homestead

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population2,408
Coordinates46.3380700, -84.1225300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hassett Drive (-84.51483, 46.275021)
End: (-84.122819, 46.337765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 Kinross and Homestead. The current time is 01:59:06.

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.