Origin
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Afternoon in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Kinross, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Kinross, MI covers 18.7 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, East Easterday Avenue, South Mackinac Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 18.7 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 (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 18.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and East Easterday Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.1 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and East Easterday Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bingham Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Easterday Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bingham Avenue
Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Easterday Avenue
Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward M 80: Kinross
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 80: Kinross
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 16.1 mi | 16m |
| East Easterday Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Mackinac Trail | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bingham Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Dawson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Hassett Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 16.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Kinross, MI.
1
Start on Dawson Street
288 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dawson Street
2
Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bingham Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Easterday Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 75
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 80: Kinross
7
Turn left onto M 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mackinac Trail
8
Turn left onto South Hassett Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Hassett Drive
9
Arrive at destination
South Hassett Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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
Kinross, MI
Afternoon in Kinross on Thursday
Local time
2:25 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
13 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Kinross, MI covers 18.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, East Easterday Avenue, South Mackinac Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.92 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.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Easterday Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Kinross, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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