Origin
Kinross, MI
Afternoon in Kinross on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinross, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kinross, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI covers 19.1 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, West Easterday Avenue, South Mackinac Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 16.6 mi | 16m |
| West Easterday Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Mackinac Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bingham Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West M 80 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Hassett Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 16.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinross, MI and Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
1
Start on South Hassett Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Hassett Drive
2
Turn right onto H-63
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Mackinac Trail
3
Turn right onto M 80
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West M 80
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 394
Toward Easterday Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Easterday Avenue
8
Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bingham Avenue
9
Turn right onto Dawson Street
288 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dawson Street
10
Arrive at destination
Dawson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
H-63 / South Mackinac Trail
Turn right onto H-63 / South Mackinac Trail
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 80 / West M 80
Turn right onto M 80 / West M 80
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Easterday Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 394
Toward Easterday Avenue
5
19 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Dawson Street
Turn right onto Dawson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Afternoon in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday
Local time
3:38 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
13 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
22m 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?
19.1 mi in 22m, mostly highway — 16.6 mi of that is on I 75.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Easterday Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near H-63 / South Mackinac Trail.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (H-63 / South Mackinac Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 80 / West M 80): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (H-63 / South Mackinac Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (M 80 / West M 80): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sault Ste. Marie, 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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