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

The driving distance from Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
28.91 mi
00h 50m
Flight
11.44 mi
18.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.44 mi
Kilometers
18.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.53 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Superior
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-04-18T06:00
Arrive Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Lake Linden
MI

Village in Michigan

From Superior
14.4 mi
00h 25m
To Rabbit Bay
14.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Superior and Rabbit Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Loc Road

    559 ft · 29 sec · Superior Loc Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Superior Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Superior Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Green Acres Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    847 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Memorial Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto M 26: Lake Linden

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right 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 Superior 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 26
10.6 mi · 37%
Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 26%
Jacobsville Road
3.09 mi · 11%
Rabbit Bay Road
2.75 mi · 10%
Memorial Road
1.91 mi · 7%
Green Acres Road
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

M 26

Turn slight right onto M 26: Lake Linden

10.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Linden
00h 25m from Superior
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Superior 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 Superior to Rabbit Bay?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lake Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Superior and 14.5 miles from Rabbit Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Linden

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

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

BUS

Houghton, Michigan

14 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
BUS

Hancock, MI

15 mi away
125 Quincy Street
BUS

L'Anse, MI

49 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 Superior and Rabbit Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.44 mi (18.41 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population1,299
Coordinates47.0752100, -88.5979000
Altitude278
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: Superior (-88.5979, 47.07521)
End: Rabbit Bay (-88.3554, 47.06354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 Superior and Rabbit Bay. The current time is 06:00:30.

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.