Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.3 mi
67 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menominee, MI
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Powers, MI
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Menominee, MI to Powers, MI is 41.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via 10th Street and 2nd Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan. It's a local drive that doesn't involve any highway time, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy experience. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | 41.3 mi | 57m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Menominee, MI and Powers, MI.
Start on 10th Avenue
Turn right onto US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Turn left onto 388
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Menominee, 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.
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 41 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41 / 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto 388 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $5.25 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Menominee on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Powers on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
64°F
Wallace, MI
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is characterized by its local road nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through town streets and local thoroughfares like 10th Street, 2nd Street, and 10th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is the entire 41.3 miles on 10th Street. Expect a series of turns rather than long, open stretches of highway. This turn-heavy profile means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation, but it also keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 / 10th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Menominee, MI to Powers, MI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 41 / 10th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.3 miles (388 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
332 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
873 ft
~41.3 mi in
Elevation Range
280 ft
Menominee is a city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is across the Menominee River from Marinette, Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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.
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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