Mackinac Island to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mackinac Island from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Mackinac Island to Sault Ste. Marie is 48.1 miles (77.4 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located NNE of Mackinac Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.5 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Mackinac Island is in Michigan, United States, while Sault Ste. Marie is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.