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

The driving distance from Rabbit Bay, MI to Chassell, MI is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.34 mi
00h 48m
Flight
8.35 mi
13.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chassell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rabbit Bay
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive Chassell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rabbit Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Rabbit Bay
16.7 mi
00h 24m
To Chassell
16.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
39°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rabbit Beach Road

    56 m · 15 sec · Rabbit Beach Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rabbit Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jacobsville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jacobsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bootjack Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 9th Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · 9th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calumet Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Calumet Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Tamarack Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Tamarack Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

    1977 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 41 South

    84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South

  10. 10

    Continue on West Montezuma Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto College Avenue

    2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Townsend Drive

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Townsend Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamarack Street
8.27 mi · 25%
Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 22%
Townsend Drive
7.39 mi · 22%
Jacobsville Road
3.09 mi · 9%
Rabbit Bay Road
2.75 mi · 8%
Calumet Street
2.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Tamarack Street

Continue on Tamarack Street

8.27 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hubbell
00h 24m from Rabbit Bay
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rabbit Bay and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Chassell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rabbit Bay to Chassell?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Hubbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Rabbit Bay and 16.7 miles from Chassell.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rabbit Bay and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Chassell.

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 Rabbit Bay and Chassell. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.44 km).

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#1 Rabbit Bay

Rabbit Bay is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0635400, -88.3554000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chassell

Township in Houghton County, Michigan

Population1,725
Coordinates47.0282600, -88.5251200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Rabbit Beach Road (-88.355465, 47.063541)
End: Wilson Memorial Drive (-88.525413, 47.028314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 Rabbit Bay and Chassell. The current time is 04:36:45.

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.