Origin
Au Sable, MI
Afternoon in Au Sable on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Lake, MI
Jacob Postuma
Trip Overview
The drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Street, Smith Street, North Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 42.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Street | — | — |
| Smith Street | — | — |
| North Huron Road | — | — |
| North Huron Drive | — | — |
| West Bay Street | — | — |
| East Lake Street | — | — |
| Hemlock Street | — | — |
| M 55 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Au Sable, MI and Long Lake, MI.
1
Start on 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street North
2
Turn right onto Lake Street
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Turn left onto Smith Street
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
Smith Street
4
Turn right onto North Huron Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Huron Road
5
Continue on North Huron Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Huron Drive
6
Continue on North Huron Road
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Huron Road
7
Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
8
Continue on East Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Lake Street
9
Turn right onto Hemlock Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hemlock Street
10
Continue on M 55 East
14 mi
·
21 min
·
M 55 East
11
Turn right onto State Highway 65
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
12
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
13
Continue on State Highway 65
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 65
14
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on West Esmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Esmond Road
16
Turn right onto Putnam Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Road
17
Keep slight left to continue on West Webb
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Webb
18
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Long Lake Road
19
Continue on Wilson Creek
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wilson Creek
20
Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Wilson Creek Road
21
Continue on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Lake Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Au Sable, MI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Au Sable, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, MI
The final approach into Long Lake, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Long Lake, MI
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Street, Smith Street, North Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Au Sable, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Au Sable, MI to Long Lake, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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