Origin
Negaunee, MI
Morning in Negaunee on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Negaunee, MI to Cascade, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Negaunee, MI
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Cascade, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.4-mile drive from Negaunee to Cascade, Michigan, will take you about 21 minutes to complete. It's a quick trip entirely within Michigan's Midwest region, making it perfect for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be on County Road 480, County Road NC, and County Road NG, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity, it's best suited as a short excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 480 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| County Road NC | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| County Road NG | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Rail Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pioneer Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Silver 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 Negaunee, MI and Cascade, MI.
1
Start on M 28 BUS
133 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Silver Street
2
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Pioneer Avenue
4
Turn left onto Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rail Street
5
Continue on CR 480
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 480
6
Turn right onto County Road NG
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road NG
7
Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road NC
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
Turn right onto M 28 BUS / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pioneer Avenue
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rail Street
Turn left onto Rail Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
County Road NG
Turn right onto County Road NG
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Cascade on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
14 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
21m 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, featuring a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on County Road 480. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape, rather than high-speed travel. You'll navigate through a series of county roads, which can offer a more engaging driving experience for those who prefer a less monotonous journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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 / Jackson 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 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 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rail Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Pioneer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Rail Street): 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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