This 33.1-mile drive from Elmwood to Tobin Location is a quick, 43-minute trip perfect for a single day. With 99% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward drive with a minimal fuel cost of around $5. You'll primarily be on US 2 and Federal Forest Highway 16, making it a focused highway experience. Given its short length, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This route is entirely within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving environment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 2
27.8 mi
33m
Federal Forest Highway 16
4.9 mi
8m
Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 27.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood, MI and Tobin Location, MI.
1
Start on Federal Forest Highway 16
4.9 mi·8 min·Federal Forest Highway 16
2
Turn left onto US 2
28 mi·33 min·US 2
3
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Tobin-Alpha Road
Use the right lane.
4
Arrive at destination
Tobin-Alpha Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.9 mi into trip|~8m in|US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Navigation decision point
6
32.7 mi into trip|~42m in|Tobin-Alpha Road
Turn right onto Tobin-Alpha Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$5.40
$10.79
premium
$4.72
$6.15
$12.29
diesel
$4.80
$6.25
$12.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.9
0
$3.48
$1.59
Efficient EV
8.3
0
$2.90
$1.32
EV Truck/SUV
13.2
0
$4.63
$2.12
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Elmwood, MI
Late night
in Elmwood on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette 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
Late night
in Tobin Location on Sunday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
NW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette 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
1 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
43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 33.1 miles, with 99% of the route on main roads like US 2 and Federal Forest Highway 16. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.8 miles on US 2, so you can settle in for a solid period of driving. This journey is characterized by its directness, with the Tobin-Alpha Road marking the final approach. It’s a route designed for efficient travel rather than meandering exploration.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Federal Forest Highway 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 2.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elmwood, MI to Tobin Location, MI is easy. At 43m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (Tobin-Alpha Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,690 ft1,411 ft
Total Climb
457 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
1,690 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
