Origin
Maple Grove, MI
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MI to Cascade, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Grove, MI
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Cascade, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Grove, MI to Cascade, MI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, County Road 480, County Road NC for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| County Road 480 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road NC | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road NG | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Maple Grove Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McMaster Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MI and Cascade, MI.
1
Start on McMaster Road
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
McMaster Road
2
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Grove Road
3
Turn sharp right onto US 41
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 41
4
Turn left onto CR 480
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 480
5
Turn left onto County Road NG
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road NG
6
Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road NC
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Grove Road
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41
Turn sharp right onto US 41
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 480 / County Road 480
Turn left onto CR 480 / County Road 480
Navigation decision point
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
County Road NG
Turn left onto County Road NG
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cascade, MI
Afternoon in Cascade on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
23.8 mi in 40m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 41.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Grove Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maple Grove, MI to Cascade, MI is easy. At 40m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14 miles (CR 480 / County Road 480): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14 miles (CR 480 / County Road 480): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cascade, MI before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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