How far is Leland, MI from Solon, MI?
The driving distance from Leland, MI to Solon, MI is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Solon.
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Start on River Street
24 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Manitou Trail
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail
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Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail
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Continue on Kasson Street
1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street
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Continue on South Cedar Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Turn left 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 Leland 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.
South Good Harbor Trail
Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail
6.54 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Leland and Sunny near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Solon?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.6 miles from Leland and 8.6 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leland and Sunny 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 Leland and Solon. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.75 km).
#1 Leland
Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,041 |
| Coordinates | 45.0230500, -85.7598100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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