Origin
Superior, MI
Night in Superior on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Superior, 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
50m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, MI
Sebastian Luna
Trip Overview
Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is 28.9 miles and takes about 50m via M 26, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience that’s best suited for a single day trip. It's a straightforward journey if you're looking for a brief excursion in the Upper Peninsula.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive feel, with no highway miles contributing to the total 28.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on M 26. As you progress, you'll navigate M 26, Bootjack Road, and Jacobsville Road, indicating a journey that winds through local terrain rather than a direct highway path. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 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 0.1 miles in near P-651 / Superior Road.
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 50m drive. You will face about 6 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 (P-651 / Superior Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (M 26 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
P-651 / Superior Road
Turn left onto P-651 / Superior Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
M 26 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto M 26 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Rabbit Bay Road
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Rabbit Beach Road
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 26: Lake Linden along the way.
M 26: Lake Linden
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via M 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 26 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Bootjack Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Jacobsville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Rabbit Bay Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Green Acres Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Superior Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 26
— 10.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Rabbit Bay, MI.
1
Start on Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Superior Loc Road
2
Turn left onto P-651
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Superior Road
3
Continue on Green Acres Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Green Acres Road
4
Turn right onto M 26
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Memorial Drive
5
Continue on M 26
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Road
6
Turn slight right onto M 26
11 mi
·
17 min
·
M 26
Toward M 26: Lake Linden
7
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
9th Street
8
Continue on Bootjack Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Bootjack Road
9
Turn left onto Jacobsville Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacobsville Road
10
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rabbit Bay Road
11
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rabbit Beach Road
12
Arrive at destination
Rabbit Beach Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rabbit Bay, MI
Night in Rabbit Bay on Friday
Local time
9:28 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
2 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
50m 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 Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 26, Bootjack Road, Jacobsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Superior, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (P-651 / Superior Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (M 26 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Superior, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 26: Lake Linden along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Keweenaw National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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