Origin
Hope, MI
Late night in Hope on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, MI to Midland, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, MI
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Midland, MI
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Trip Overview
Hope, MI to Midland, MI is 16.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. The drive is a straightforward connection between two communities, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick trip for local errands. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly efficient, with a small highway share that keeps the pace moving without feeling like a long interstate haul. It's a practical, no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 5.7 mi | 5m |
| North Meridian Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Eastman Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Shaffer Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Hope Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| West Wackerly Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jerome Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Buttles Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 5.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, MI and Midland, MI.
1
Start on North Hope Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hope Road
2
Turn right onto East Shaffer Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Shaffer Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto M 30
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
4
Enter roundabout onto M 30
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Meridian Road
5
Continue on M 30
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Meridian Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Midland
7
Merge onto US 10
5.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward SR 10 BUS
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 10 BUS
480 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 10 BUS
Toward BUS US 10
10
Continue on US 10 BUS
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Wackerly Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 10 BUS
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastman Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 10 BUS
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Buttles Street
13
Turn right onto M 20
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
M 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 30 / North Meridian Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 30 / North Meridian Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 10 East: Midland
Navigation decision point
Toward US 10 East: Midland
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 10 BUS
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 10 BUS
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 10 BUS / Eastman Avenue
Turn right onto US 10 BUS / Eastman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
M 20 / Jerome Street
Turn right onto M 20 / Jerome Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Midland, MI
Late night in Midland on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°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
13 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
26m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 34% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 10, North Meridian Road, and Eastman Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.7 miles on US 10, allowing for a consistent pace. As you transition between these roads, the drive shifts subtly, moving from more open highway conditions to more local road characteristics. It's not an intensely varied drive, but it provides a good balance of efficiency and local feel.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near M 30 / North Meridian Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (M 30 / North Meridian Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hope, MI to Midland, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bus Us 10 along the way.
Bus Us 10
13.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 10 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on US 10. 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 2 miles (M 30 / North Meridian Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midland, 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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