How far is Rust, MI from Canada Creek Ranch, MI?
The driving distance from Rust, MI to Canada Creek Ranch, MI is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rust and Canada Creek Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rust and Canada Creek Ranch.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Cohoon Road
2023 ft · 1 min · Cohoon Road
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Turn left onto Rust Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Rust Road
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Turn left onto Niergarth Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · Niergarth Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
11.6 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Entrance Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · South Entrance Road
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Turn right onto Pete Trail
1156 ft · 54 sec · Pete Trail
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Turn left onto Shelton Trail
1929 ft · 1 min · Shelton Trail
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Turn right onto Storm Lake Trail
1827 ft · 1 min · Storm Lake Trail
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Continue on Doty Trail
642 ft · 28 sec · Doty Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doty Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rust and Canada Creek Ranch.
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.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rust and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Canada Creek Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rust to Canada Creek Ranch?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Avery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Rust and 13.2 miles from Canada Creek Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rust and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Canada Creek Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Avery
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 Avery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rust and Canada Creek Ranch. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 km).
#1 Rust
Township in Montmorency County, Michigan
| Population | 538 |
| Coordinates | 44.9866800, -83.9486100 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canada Creek Ranch
Canada Creek Ranch is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719600, -84.2080600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canada Creek Ranch (-84.20806, 45.17196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.34 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
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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