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Trip from Caspian, MI to Tobin Location, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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Downtown Caspian, MI, MI

Caspian, MI

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Downtown Tobin Location, MI, MI

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 4

4 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

$2.54 one way

$5.08 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.80 $5.61
premium $4.72 $3.19 $6.39
diesel $4.80 $3.25 $6.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Caspian, MI

Afternoon in Caspian on Sunday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:14AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Tobin Location, MI

Afternoon in Tobin Location on Sunday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:14AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

23m 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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,704 ft 1,391 ft

Total Climb

491 ft

Total Descent

428 ft

Highest Point

1,704 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

313 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Caspian, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1918

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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