Origin
Long Lake, MI
Night in Long Lake on Friday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 8m
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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, 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 M 55 West, North Huron Road, M 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on M 55 West. 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 (6%). 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 55 West is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near West Webb.
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 1h 4m 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: at 3.7 miles (West Webb): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (M 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (M 55 / M 55 West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Webb
Keep slight right at fork onto West Webb
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
M 65 / State Highway 65
Turn right onto M 65 / State Highway 65
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
M 55 / M 55 West
Turn left onto M 55 / M 55 West
Navigation decision point
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 23 / East Lake Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 23 / East Lake Street
Navigation decision point
4
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Lake Street
Turn right onto Lake Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 55 West | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| North Huron Road | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| M 65 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 65 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Long Lake Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Bay Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Huron Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 55 West
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
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
·
46 sec
·
Wilson Creek
4
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Long Lake Road
5
Continue on West Webb
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Webb
6
Keep slight right at fork onto West Webb
491 ft
·
9 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
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto M 65
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Highway 65
11
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
12
Continue on M 65
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
13
Turn left onto M 55
14 mi
·
21 min
·
M 55 West
14
Continue on M 55
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hemlock Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 23
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Lake Street
16
Continue on US 23
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bay Street
17
Continue on US 23
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Huron Road
18
Continue on US 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Huron Drive
19
Continue on US 23
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Huron Road
20
Turn left onto Smith Street
133 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Street
21
Turn right onto Lake Street
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lake Street
22
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
23
Arrive at destination
2nd Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Long Lake, MI · 31m 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 Long Lake, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Au Sable, MI
The final approach into Au Sable, 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
Au Sable, MI
Night in Au Sable on Friday
Local time
10:35 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
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 Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, 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 M 55 West, North Huron Road, M 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $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.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (West Webb): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (M 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (M 55 / M 55 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Long Lake, MI to Au Sable, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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