How far is Kinross, MI from Rudyard, MI?

The driving distance from Kinross, MI to Rudyard, MI is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.19 mi
00h 07m
Flight
5.03 mi
8.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.03 mi
Kilometers
8.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.36 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rudyard
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinross
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Rudyard
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kinross
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dafter
MI

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

From Kinross
3.3 mi
00h 03m
To Rudyard
1.9 mi
00h 03m

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
54°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

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 Rudyard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126 m · 8 sec · West M 80

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 48: Rudyard, Pickford

    1549 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West M 48 Business Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West M 48 Business Spur

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Mackinac Trail

    742 ft · 21 sec · South Mackinac Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2003 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Elliott Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
211.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West M 80
4.06 mi · 78%
West M 48 Business Spur
1.35 mi · 26%
South Mackinac Trail
0.52 mi · 10%
West Main Street
0.38 mi · 7%
M 48
0.29 mi · 6%
South Hassett Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West M 80

Merge slight left

3.69 mi · 00h 04m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dafter
00h 03m from Kinross
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Kinross and Patchy Fog near Rudyard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Dafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Kinross and 1.9 miles from Rudyard.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Kinross and Patchy Fog near Rudyard.

Stop Ideas Near Dafter

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

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

BUS

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

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

59 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

68 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

80 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinross and Rudyard. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kinross

Charter township of Chippewa County in the U.

Population0
Coordinates46.2750200, -84.5147700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Rudyard

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population1,332
Coordinates46.2325200, -84.6003300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: South Hassett Drive (-84.51483, 46.275021)
End: South Elliott Street (-84.600356, 46.23252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 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
0.18 gal
0.69 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.38 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

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 Rudyard. The current time is 01:57:27.

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.