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Trip from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Chassell, MI, MI

Chassell, MI

Kari Alfonso

Trip Overview

The drive from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI covers 33.1 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on College Avenue, Shelden Avenue, M 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
College Avenue
Shelden Avenue
M 26
9th Street
Bootjack Road
Jacobsville Road
Rabbit Bay Road
Rabbit Beach Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: College Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wilson Memorial Drive

7.4 mi · 10 min · Wilson Memorial Drive
2

Continue on College Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
3

Continue on Shelden Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Shelden Avenue
4

Turn slight right onto M 26: Lake Linden

11 mi · 17 min · M 26: Lake Linden
5

Turn right onto 9th Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · 9th Street
6

Continue on Bootjack Road

7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road
7

Turn left onto Jacobsville Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Jacobsville Road
8

Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Bay Road
9

Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road

184 ft · 8 sec · Rabbit Beach Road
10

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dollar Bay, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dollar Bay, MI

17 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

Dollar Bay, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dollar Bay, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Chassell, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.17 one way

$10.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.68 $11.36
premium $4.89 $6.37 $12.74
diesel $5.61 $7.31 $14.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chassell, MI

Afternoon in Chassell on Saturday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rabbit Bay, MI

Afternoon in Rabbit Bay on Saturday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

33.1 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: College Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is easy. At 56m 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 Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chassell, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rabbit Bay, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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