How far is Rudyard, MI from Kinross, MI?

The driving distance from Rudyard, MI to Kinross, MI is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
5.2 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.03 mi
8.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.03 mi
Kilometers
8.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.2 mi
Kilometers
8.37 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Rudyard
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rudyard
2026-04-16T03:35
Arrive Kinross
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rudyard
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
Dafter
MI

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

From Rudyard
2.6 mi
00h 04m
To Kinross
2.6 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rudyard and Kinross.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rudyard and Kinross.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elliott Street

    7 m · 6 sec · South Elliott Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2003 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South Mackinac Trail

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Mackinac Trail

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto South Hassett Drive

    17 m · 2 sec · South Hassett Drive

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hassett Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rudyard and Kinross.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Mackinac Trail
4.8 mi · 92%
West Main Street
0.38 mi · 7%
South Hassett Drive
0.01 mi
South Elliott Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

South Mackinac Trail

Turn slight left onto South Mackinac Trail

4.8 mi · 00h 09m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dafter
00h 04m from Rudyard
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Rudyard and Patchy Fog near Kinross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rudyard to Kinross?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Dafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Rudyard and 2.6 miles from Kinross.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Rudyard and Patchy Fog near Kinross.

Stop Ideas Near Dafter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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12 mi away
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59 mi away
448 North State St.
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68 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

80 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rudyard and Kinross. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.1 km).

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#1 Rudyard

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population1,332
Coordinates46.2325200, -84.6003300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kinross

Charter township of Chippewa County in the U.

Population0
Coordinates46.2750200, -84.5147700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Rudyard (-84.60033, 46.23252)
End: Kinross (-84.51477, 46.27502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.69 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.38 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rudyard and Kinross. The current time is 03:35:29.

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.