Origin
Caspian, MI
Late night in Caspian on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caspian, MI to Tobin Location, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caspian, MI
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Tobin Location, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.2-mile drive from Caspian to Tobin Location, Michigan, is easily manageable in just 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including West Adams Street and County Road 424, with a brief stint on M 189. Given its minimal distance and duration, there's no need for an overnight stay. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $3 for this journey within the Midwest region. The overall feel is that of a straightforward, turn-heavy local commute, ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Adams Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| M 189 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road 424 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tobin-Alpha Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Caspian Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Adams Street
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caspian, MI and Tobin Location, MI.
1
Start on West Caspian Avenue
273 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Caspian Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Railroad Street
486 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Railroad Street
3
Continue on County Road 424
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 424
4
At end of road, turn right onto M 189
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
M 189
5
Turn right onto US 2
14 mi
·
17 min
·
West Adams Street
6
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin-Alpha Road
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Tobin-Alpha Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Railroad Street
Turn left onto East Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
M 189
At end of road, turn right onto M 189
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 2 / West Adams Street
Turn right onto US 2 / West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Tobin-Alpha Road
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Tobin Location, MI
Late night in Tobin Location on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
17 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway percentage. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 14.5 miles on West Adams Street, indicating a journey that involves frequent changes in direction rather than sustained highway speeds. This route is characterized by its local road network, suggesting you'll be passing through more community-focused areas rather than open, high-speed thoroughfares. The experience behind the wheel will likely be more about navigating intersections and local traffic patterns than covering long distances quickly.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on West Adams Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near East Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (M 189): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 2 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on West Adams Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (M 189): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 2 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tobin Location, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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