Trip from Detroit, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI

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Drive Time

10h 39m

Distance

555.7 mi

894 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

10h 30m ★

6 AM

10h 40m

8 AM

10h 59m

10 AM

10h 47m

12 PM

10h 45m

3 PM

10h 48m

5 PM

10h 58m

8 PM

10h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Detroit, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI covers 555.7 miles and takes about 10h 39m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 75, US 41, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

277.8 miles from Detroit, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 555.7 miles and 10h 39m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 47 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 232.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cadillac Square.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 555.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cadillac Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Monroe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cadillac Square

Continue onto Cadillac Square toward M 3 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward M 3 North

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Monroe Street

Turn right onto Monroe Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Chrysler Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Flint

293.8 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

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 Detroit, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

Escanaba

293.8 mi in | ~5h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	232.9 mi	4h
US 41	77.3 mi	1h 38m
M-28	70.9 mi	1h 23m
US-2 West	62.1 mi	1h 12m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway	60 mi	1h 5m
M 77	17.3 mi	20m
County Road 480	12.5 mi	18m
Chassell Painesdale Road	4.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 232.9 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Atlantic Mine, MI.

Start on Cadillac Square

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cadillac Square

Continue on Cadillac Square

97 ft · 3 sec · Cadillac Square

Toward M 3 North Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto M 3

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Randolph Street

Turn right onto Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

34 ft · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto I 375

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75

Toward I 75: Saginaw

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

118 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · US-2 West

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2

Continue on US 2

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

Turn right onto M 77

17 mi · 20 min · M 77

Turn sharp left onto M 28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28

Continue on M 28

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Street

Enter roundabout onto M 28

194 ft · 11 sec · East Munising

Continue on M 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Munising

Continue on M 28

36 mi · 42 min · M-28

Continue on CR 551

1.8 mi · 2 min · Cherry Creek Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 480

13 mi · 18 min · County Road 480

Continue on Rail Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Rail Street

Turn right onto Division Street

503 ft · 10 sec · Division Street

Turn right onto M 28 BUS

440 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto M 28 BUS

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

Turn left onto US 41; M 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

83 ft · 4 sec · US 41; M 28

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; M 28

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

88 ft · 5 sec · US 41; M 28

Continue on US 41; M 28

76 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US 41; M 28

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · 5th Street

Continue on Chassell Painesdale Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road

Turn right onto P-651

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Superior Road

Continue on County Road P-67

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road P-67

Continue on County Road A-67

0.4 mi · 44 sec · County Road A-67

Continue on Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road

Continue on 15th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 15th Street

Continue on County Road A-67

0.2 mi · 21 sec · County Road A-67

Continue on 12th Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · 12th Street

At end of road, turn left onto Stanton Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Stanton Avenue

Turn left onto Trimountain Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Trimountain Avenue

Turn right onto M 26

1.6 mi · 2 min · Baltic Avenue

Turn left onto Erickson Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Erickson Drive

Turn left onto Huron

302 ft · 14 sec · Huron

Turn right onto Edwards Street

101 ft · 4 sec · Edwards Street

Arrive at destination

Edwards Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 277.8 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 4h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 122 miles or 2h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 277.8 miles or 4h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 277.8 miles or 4h 51m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic Mine, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Detroit, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Detroit, MI

Aim for roughly 278 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Atlantic Mine, MI

Aim for roughly 278 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 122 miles from Detroit, MI.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 277.8 mi from Detroit, MI · 4h 51m into the drive

suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Evanston, IL

183 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Flat Rock, MI

367 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Dafter, MI

278 mi · about 5.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 278 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 122 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boyne City, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 277.8 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 278 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Atlantic Mine, MI

The final approach into Atlantic Mine, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Atlantic Mine, MI.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Atlantic Mine, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 555.7

View on nps.gov

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Lakeshore

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour $25 near mile 402.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$86.88 one way

$173.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 194 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$95.39	$190.78
premium	$4.89	$106.94	$213.88
diesel	$5.61	$122.69	$245.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$87

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 194.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	166.7	2	$58.35	$26.67
Efficient EV	138.9	1	$48.62	$22.23
EV Truck/SUV	222.3	2	$77.80	$35.56

Gas CO2

194 kg

EV CO2

65 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Detroit, MI

Night in Detroit on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlantic Mine, MI

Night in Atlantic Mine on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Flat Rock, MI

367 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

5 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

10h 39m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Detroit, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI covers 555.7 miles and takes about 10h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 41, M-28. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 278 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 277.8 miles from Detroit, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Detroit, MI to Atlantic Mine, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

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