How far is Ontonagon, MI from Painesdale, MI?
The driving distance from Ontonagon, MI to Painesdale, MI is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ontonagon and Painesdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontonagon and Painesdale.
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Start on River Street
27 m · 1 sec · River Street
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Continue on North Steel Street
1501 ft · 27 sec · North Steel Street
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Turn left onto Greenland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Greenland Road
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Continue on State Highway M38
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway M38
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Continue on M 38
5 mi · 7 min · M 38
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Continue on State Highway M38
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway M38
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Continue on Ontonagon-Greenland Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Ontonagon-Greenland Road
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Continue straight
27 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto Forest Street
12 m · 2 sec · Forest Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontonagon and Painesdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ontonagon-Greenland Road
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27 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Ontonagon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Painesdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ontonagon to Painesdale?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Wyandotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Ontonagon and 21.7 miles from Painesdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Ontonagon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Painesdale.
Stop Ideas Near Wyandotte
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 Wyandotte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontonagon and Painesdale. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.33 km).
#1 Ontonagon
Village in Michigan
| Population | 1,234 |
| Coordinates | 46.8710500, -89.3140300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Painesdale
Painesdale is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.0432600, -88.6723500 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Painesdale (-88.67235, 47.04326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.40 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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