Origin
Marquette, MI
Late night in Marquette on Thursday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marquette, MI to Cascade, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marquette, MI
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Cascade, MI
Lorenza Magnaghi
Trip Overview
The drive from Marquette, MI to Cascade, MI covers 11 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on M 553, County Road 480, County Road NC for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on M 553. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Marquette, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 553 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fisher Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fisher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Genesee Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fisher Street
Turn left onto Fisher Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Champion Street
Turn right onto Champion Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Genesee Street
At end of road, turn right onto Genesee Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 553
At end of road, turn left onto M 553
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 480 / County Road 480
Turn right onto CR 480 / County Road 480
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 553 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| County Road 480 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road NC | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| Division Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| County Road NG | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Champion Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 553
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette, MI and Cascade, MI.
1
Start on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Fisher Street
260 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fisher Street
3
Turn right onto Champion Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Champion Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Genesee Street
319 ft
·
14 sec
·
Genesee Street
5
Turn left onto Division Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Division Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto M 553
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
M 553
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 480
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 480
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto County Road NG
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road NG
9
Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road NC
10
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Marquette, MI, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Marquette, MI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marquette, MI
This is one driving day of about 11 miles and 24m.
At 11 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on M 553 for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Marquette, MI · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Marquette, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cascade, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cascade, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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.
Destination
Cascade, MI
Late night in Cascade on Thursday
Local time
1:16 AM
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
14 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
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marquette, MI to Cascade, MI covers 11 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 553, County Road 480, County Road NC. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.72 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 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fisher Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Genesee Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marquette, MI to Cascade, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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