Origin
Negaunee, MI
Afternoon in Negaunee on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Negaunee, MI to Marquette, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.4 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.
Negaunee, MI
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Marquette, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Negaunee, MI to Marquette, MI covers 12.4 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 Highway 41, US-41/M-28, Marquette Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on US Highway 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.4 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 (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 12.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 41 and US-41/M-28. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on US Highway 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 41 and US-41/M-28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 28 BUS / Jackson Street.
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (M 28 BUS / North Teal Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / US Highway 41): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
Turn right onto M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 28 BUS / North Teal Lake Avenue
Turn left onto M 28 BUS / North Teal Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41; M 28 / US Highway 41
Turn right onto US 41; M 28 / US Highway 41
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 41 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| US-41/M-28 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Marquette Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Teal Lake Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 41
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Negaunee, MI and Marquette, MI.
1
Start on M 28 BUS
133 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Silver Street
2
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Continue on M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 41
6
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
7
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
8
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
9
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
11
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
12
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
13
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
242 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 7th Street
14
Continue on South 7th Street
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 7th Street
15
Turn right onto Fisher Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Street
16
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South 3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
South 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
Marquette, MI
Afternoon in Marquette on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
3 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
19m 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 Negaunee, MI to Marquette, MI covers 12.4 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 Highway 41, US-41/M-28, Marquette Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Negaunee, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (M 28 BUS / North Teal Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / US Highway 41): Navigation decision point.
The route from Negaunee, MI to Marquette, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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