Origin
Menominee, MI
Late night in Menominee on Friday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menominee, MI to Powers, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.3 mi
67 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menominee, MI
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Trip Overview
Menominee, MI to Powers, MI is 41.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via 10th Street and 2nd Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan. It's a local drive that doesn't involve any highway time, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy experience. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its local road nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through town streets and local thoroughfares like 10th Street, 2nd Street, and 10th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is the entire 41.3 miles on 10th Street. Expect a series of turns rather than long, open stretches of highway. This turn-heavy profile means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation, but it also keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 / 10th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Menominee, MI to Powers, MI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 41 / 10th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.3 miles (388 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41 / 10th Street
Turn right onto US 41 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 41 / 10th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41 / 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
41.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
388 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto 388 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | 41.3 mi | 57m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— 41.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menominee, MI and Powers, MI.
1
Start on 10th Avenue
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 41
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
10th Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
39 mi
·
53 min
·
10th Street
4
Turn left onto 388
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Street
5
Arrive at destination
388
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Menominee, MI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Menominee, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Powers, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Powers, 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
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Powers, MI
Late night in Powers on Friday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Wallace, MI
21 mi in
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
4 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
58m 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 Menominee, MI to Powers, MI covers 41.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, 2nd Street, 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Menominee, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.46 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.
The drive from Menominee, MI to Powers, MI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 41 / 10th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.3 miles (388 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Menominee, MI to Powers, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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