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Distance from Elk Rapids, MI to Lake Leelanau, MI

Distance

38 mi

Time

55 minutes

Gas Cost

$4 - $8

There are 15.76 miles from Elk Rapids to Lake Leelanau in northwest direction and 38 miles (61.16 kilometers) by car, following the US-31 route.

Elk Rapids and Lake Leelanau are 55 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elk Rapids, MI to Lake Leelanau, MI. The halfway point is Traverse City, MI.

Elk Rapids, MI and Lake Leelanau, MI are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 8:04 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1.54 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elk Rapids, MI and Lake Leelanau, MI.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Rapids to Lake Leelanau is $5.61.

During the route, an average car will release 30.09 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.65 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on April 18, 2024.
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Halfway Point Between Elk Rapids, MI and Lake Leelanau, MI

If you want to meet halfway between Elk Rapids, MI and Lake Leelanau, MI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 44.771320 and -85.635971, or 44º 46' 16.752" N, 85º 38' 9.4956" W. This location is 19.12 miles away from Elk Rapids, MI and Lake Leelanau, MI and it would take approximately 27 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Traverse City, MI, situated 18 miles from Elk Rapids, MI and 21 miles from Lake Leelanau, MI. It would take 28 minutes to go from Elk Rapids to Traverse City and 29 minutes to go from Lake Leelanau to Traverse City.