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Trip from Marquette, MI to Negaunee, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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city in the U.S. state of Michigan and County seat of Marquette County, Michigan

Marquette, MI

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Downtown Negaunee, MI, MI

Negaunee, MI

Andrea Piacquadio

Trip Overview

The drive from Marquette, MI to Negaunee, MI covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US-41/M-28, Marquette Bypass, West Baraga Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on US-41/M-28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 19m highway drive covering 12.2 miles, with most of the trip on US-41/M-28 and Marquette Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on US-41/M-28.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-41/M-28 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,427 ft 663 ft

Total Climb

790 ft

Total Descent

91 ft

Highest Point

1,427 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

764 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-41/M-28 and Marquette Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Baraga Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Baraga Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Hospital Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Baraga Avenue

Turn right onto West Baraga Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Hospital Drive

Enter roundabout onto Hospital Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 41; M 28 / US-41/M-28

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / US-41/M-28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
12.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | M 28 BUS / North Silver Street

Turn left onto M 28 BUS / North Silver Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US-41/M-28 9.7 mi 13m
Marquette Bypass 1 mi 1m
West Baraga Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
North Teal Lake Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
South 3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Jackson Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Hospital Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US-41/M-28 — 9.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marquette, MI and Negaunee, MI.

1

Start on South 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto West Baraga Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baraga Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto Hospital Drive

149 ft · 4 sec · Hospital Drive
4

Continue on Hospital Drive

222 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
5

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

8 ft · 0 sec · Marquette Bypass
6

Continue on US 41; M 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
7

Continue on US 41; M 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
8

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

110 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
9

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.6 mi · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
10

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

114 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
11

Continue on US 41; M 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · US-41/M-28
12

Turn left onto M 28 BUS

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
13

Turn right onto M 28 BUS

440 ft · 7 sec · West Main Street
14

Continue on M 28 BUS

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Jackson Street
15

Turn left onto M 28 BUS

133 ft · 2 sec · North Silver Street
16

Arrive at destination

M 28 BUS

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.91 one way

$3.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.09 $4.19
premium $4.89 $2.35 $4.70
diesel $5.61 $2.69 $5.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Marquette, MI

Afternoon in Marquette on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Patchy Fog

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Negaunee, MI

Afternoon in Negaunee on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Areas Of Fog

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marquette, MI to Negaunee, MI covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-41/M-28, Marquette Bypass, West Baraga Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Marquette, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Baraga Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Hospital Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Marquette, MI to Negaunee, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 663 ft to 1,427 ft elevation with about 790 ft of total climbing.

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