How far is Laurium, MI from Rabbit Bay, MI?
The driving distance from Laurium, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurium and Rabbit Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurium and Rabbit Bay.
-
1
Start on 3rd Street
26 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
-
2
Turn right onto Hecla Street
1407 ft · 35 sec · Hecla Street
-
3
Turn left onto Lake Linden Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lake Linden Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Calumet Street
79 m · 14 sec · Calumet Street
-
5
Turn left onto 9th Street
2622 ft · 52 sec · 9th Street
-
6
Continue on Bootjack Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road
-
7
Turn left onto Jacobsville Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Jacobsville Road
-
8
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rabbit Bay Road
-
9
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
56 m · 8 sec · Rabbit Beach Road
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rabbit Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurium and Rabbit Bay.
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.
Bootjack Road
Continue on Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Laurium and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rabbit Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurium to Rabbit Bay?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hubbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Laurium and 8.9 miles from Rabbit Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Laurium and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rabbit Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Hubbell
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 Hubbell.
Houghton, Michigan
Hancock, MI
L'Anse, MI
Marquette, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurium and Rabbit Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.7 mi (20.44 km).
#1 Laurium
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 47.2374300, -88.4431700 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rabbit Bay
Rabbit Bay is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.0635400, -88.3554000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rabbit Bay (-88.3554, 47.06354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.