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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

Save up to 14 min
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.

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Downtown Menominee, MI, MI

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Downtown Powers, MI, MI

Powers, 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 points

These 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

Downtown Wallace, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wallace, MI

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

Spalding, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wallace, MI

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Menominee, MI

Afternoon in Menominee on Friday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 13 to 21 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Powers, MI

Afternoon in Powers on Friday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

6 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

58m 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 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 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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