Origin
Ishpeming, MI
Late night in Ishpeming on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ishpeming, 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
26m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ishpeming, MI
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Cascade, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.3-mile drive from Ishpeming to Cascade, Michigan, will only take about 26 minutes to complete, making it an easy addition to any Midwest itinerary. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate primarily on County Road 480 and County Road NC. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a very reasonable $2. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll experience a local drive with plenty of turns, so be prepared for a dynamic journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 480 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road NC | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| East Division Street | 1.6 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 |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 480
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming, MI and Cascade, MI.
1
Start on South 1st Street
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Division Street
3
Continue on M 28 BUS
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
4
Turn slight left onto M 28 BUS
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Silver Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto M 28 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Pioneer Avenue
7
Turn left onto Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rail Street
8
Continue on CR 480
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 480
9
Turn right onto County Road NG
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road NG
10
Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road NC
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 28 BUS / East Division Street
Turn right onto M 28 BUS / East Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Pioneer Avenue
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Rail Street
Turn left onto Rail Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
County Road NG
Turn right onto County Road NG
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
1:57 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along County Road 480. As you travel, you'll primarily be on County Road 480 and County Road NC, with East Division Street also playing a role. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging drive that requires your attention due to frequent changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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 early in the drive near M 28 BUS / East 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 26m 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: near the start (M 28 BUS / East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.1 miles (South Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.3 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 (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: near the start (M 28 BUS / East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (M 28 BUS / Jackson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.1 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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