Origin
Frenchtown, MI
Late night in Frenchtown on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frenchtown, MI to Cascade, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frenchtown, MI
Harper Swan
Cascade, MI
Lorenza Magnaghi
Trip Overview
This short 14.7-mile drive from Frenchtown to Cascade in Michigan can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest adventure. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a straightforward local experience. Since it's so brief, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily navigate County Road 480 and County Road NC, with a bit of West Division Street mixed in. This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, so don't expect long stretches of highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 480 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road NC | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| West Division Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Pine Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| County Road NG | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Rail Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Silver Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 480
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, MI and Cascade, MI.
1
Start on Saginaw Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
Saginaw Street
2
Continue on South Pine Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pine Street
3
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Division Street
4
Continue on M 28 BUS
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
5
Turn slight left onto M 28 BUS
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Silver Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto M 28 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Pioneer Avenue
8
Turn left onto Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rail Street
9
Continue on CR 480
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 480
10
Turn right onto County Road NG
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road NG
11
Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road NC
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 28 BUS / West Division Street
Turn right onto M 28 BUS / West Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
At end of road, turn right onto M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Pioneer Avenue
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Rail Street
Turn left onto Rail Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
County Road NG
Turn right onto County Road NG
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cascade, MI
Late night in Cascade on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
18 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
30m 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 on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on County Road 480, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, you'll be navigating a more intimate, local road network. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent changes in direction as you make your way through the Michigan landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on County Road 480.
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 1.2 miles in near M 28 BUS / West Division 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 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (M 28 BUS / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles (South Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 7.2 miles on County Road 480. 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 1.2 miles (M 28 BUS / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles (South Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cascade, 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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