How far is Osceola, MI from Rabbit Bay, MI?

The driving distance from Osceola, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.12 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.48 mi
20.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.12 mi
Kilometers
29.16 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Osceola
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-18T05:54
Arrive Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
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
Hubbell
MI

City in Nebraska, USA

From Osceola
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Rabbit Bay
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Saturday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and Rabbit Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola and Rabbit Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on A Street

    27 m · 12 sec · A Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road

    1124 ft · 22 sec · County Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rockland Street

    979 ft · 45 sec · Rockland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Linden Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Calumet Street

    79 m · 14 sec · Calumet Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2622 ft · 52 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bootjack Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacobsville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Jacobsville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rabbit Bay Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Rabbit Beach Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rabbit Beach Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola and Rabbit Bay.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 41%
Lake Linden Avenue
3.79 mi · 21%
Jacobsville Road
3.09 mi · 17%
Rabbit Bay Road
2.75 mi · 15%
9th Street
0.5 mi · 3%
County Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hubbell
00h 16m from Osceola
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Osceola 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 Osceola to Rabbit Bay?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.1 miles from Osceola and 9.1 miles from Rabbit Bay.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Osceola 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.

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

BUS

Houghton, Michigan

11 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
BUS

Hancock, MI

13 mi away
125 Quincy Street
BUS

L'Anse, MI

46 mi away
102 North Main Street
BUS

Marquette, Michigan

101 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Rabbit Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Osceola

Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States

Population1,075
Coordinates47.2313100, -88.4537300
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rabbit Bay

Rabbit Bay is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0635400, -88.3554000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Osceola (-88.45373, 47.23131)
End: Rabbit Bay (-88.3554, 47.06354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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

There is no time difference between Osceola and Rabbit Bay. The current time is 05:54:01.

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.