Origin
Long Lake, MI
Evening in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI covers 31.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wilson Creek Road, Wilson Creek, Long Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wilson Creek Road 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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI is easy. At 48m 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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilson Creek Road | — | — |
| Wilson Creek | — | — |
| Long Lake Road | — | — |
| West Webb | — | — |
| Putnam Road | — | — |
| West Esmond Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wilson Creek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake, MI and Au Sable, MI.
1
Start on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Lake Road
2
Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Wilson Creek Road
3
Continue on Wilson Creek
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wilson Creek
4
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Long Lake Road
5
Continue on West Webb
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Webb
6
Keep slight right to continue on West Webb
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Webb
7
Continue on Putnam Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Road
8
Turn left onto West Esmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Esmond Road
9
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto State Highway 65
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Highway 65
11
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
12
Continue on State Highway 65
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
13
Turn left onto M 55 West
14 mi
·
21 min
·
M 55 West
14
Continue on Hemlock Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hemlock Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Lake Street
16
Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bay Street
17
Continue on North Huron Road
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Huron Road
18
Continue on North Huron Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Huron Drive
19
Continue on North Huron Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Huron Road
20
Turn left onto Smith Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Street
21
Turn right onto Lake Street
308 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lake Street
22
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Long Lake, MI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Long Lake, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Au Sable, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Au Sable, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Au Sable, MI
Evening in Au Sable on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI covers 31.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wilson Creek Road, Wilson Creek, Long Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Long Lake, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI is easy. At 48m 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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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