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Trip from Maple Grove, MI to Humboldt Mine, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Maple Grove, MI, MI

Maple Grove, MI

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Downtown Humboldt Mine, MI, MI

Humboldt Mine, MI

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Trip Overview

Maple Grove, MI to Humboldt Mine, MI is 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m via US 41, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward connection. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route offers a simple way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 26.5 mi 36m
County Road 480 14.4 mi 21m
US Highway 41 2.7 mi 4m
County Road 601 0.8 mi 1m
M 95 0.7 mi <1m
North Teal Lake Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Rail Street 0.4 mi <1m
Maple Grove Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 26.5 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MI and Humboldt Mine, MI.

1

Start on McMaster Road

124 ft · 10 sec · McMaster Road
2

Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Maple Grove Road
3

Turn sharp right onto US 41

14 mi · 19 min · US 41
4

Turn left onto CR 480

14 mi · 21 min · County Road 480
5

Continue on Rail Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Rail Street
6

Turn right onto Division Street

503 ft · 10 sec · Division Street
7

Turn right onto M 28 BUS

440 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street
8

Turn left onto M 28 BUS

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
9

Turn left onto US 41; M 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
10

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

83 ft · 4 sec · US 41; M 28
11

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; M 28
12

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

88 ft · 5 sec · US 41; M 28
13

Continue on US 41; M 28

12 mi · 15 min · US 41; M 28
14

Turn left onto M 95

0.7 mi · 53 sec · M 95
15

Turn left onto 601

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 601
Use the left lane.
16

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 2 min
17

Turn left

495 ft · 36 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Negaunee, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Negaunee, MI

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Harvey, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cascade, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Maple Grove, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.6 — 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 | Maple Grove Road

Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41

Turn sharp right onto US 41

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
14 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR 480 / County Road 480

Turn left onto CR 480 / County Road 480

Navigation decision point

5
28.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | M 28 BUS / West Main Street

Turn right onto M 28 BUS / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | 601 / County Road 601

Turn left onto 601 / County Road 601

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.58 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.47 $16.93
premium $5.26 $9.67 $19.34
diesel $6.18 $11.36 $22.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MI

Afternoon in Maple Grove on Saturday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:47PM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Humboldt Mine, MI

Afternoon in Humboldt Mine on Saturday

Local time

2:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

27°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:47PM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:57PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids 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

3 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

1h 9m 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?

This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the 46.7 miles on major roads like US 41 and County Road 480. You'll experience a long stretch of 26.5 miles on US 41 without needing to turn. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination. Expect consistent cruising for the majority of your time behind the wheel.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on US 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and County Road 480. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Grove Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14 miles (CR 480 / County Road 480): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,594 ft 654 ft

Total Climb

964 ft

Total Descent

481 ft

Highest Point

1,594 ft

~46.7 mi in

Elevation Range

940 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Maple Grove, MI

Full guide →

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 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on US 41. 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 (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14 miles (CR 480 / County Road 480): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Humboldt Mine, 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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