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Trip from Superior, MI to Swedetown, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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Downtown Superior, MI, MI

Superior, MI

Sebastian Luna

Downtown Swedetown, MI, MI

Swedetown, MI

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

Superior, MI to Swedetown, MI is 16.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US-41, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a region known for its natural beauty. The drive is a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the Midwest. It offers a straightforward connection between two points, making it ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US-41 8.6 mi 12m
Memorial Road 1.9 mi 3m
County Road 1.3 mi 1m
Green Acres Road 1.2 mi 2m
Superior Road 1.1 mi 1m
East White Street 0.5 mi 1m
Swedetown Road 0.4 mi 1m
North Lincoln Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US-41 — 8.6 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Swedetown, MI.

1

Start on Superior Loc Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Superior Loc Road
2

Turn left onto P-651

1.1 mi · 1 min · Superior Road
3

Continue on Green Acres Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Green Acres Road
4

Turn right onto M 26

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Memorial Drive
5

Continue on M 26

1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Road
6

Turn left onto US 41

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 41

510 ft · 13 sec · Reservation Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto East White Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East White Street
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 41

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Lincoln Drive
10

Continue on US 41

8.4 mi · 11 min · US-41
11

Continue on US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · County Road
12

Continue on US 41

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US-41
13

Turn left onto Agent Street

435 ft · 19 sec · Agent Street
14

Continue on Swedetown Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Swedetown Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto Osceola Road

282 ft · 9 sec · Osceola Road
16

Turn right onto Tunnel Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Tunnel Street
17

Arrive at destination

Tunnel Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 41 / Front Street

Turn left onto US 41 / Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 41 / North Lincoln Drive

At end of road, turn right onto US 41 / North Lincoln Drive

Navigation decision point

4
15.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | Agent Street

Turn left onto Agent Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Osceola Road

At end of road, turn left onto Osceola Road

Navigation decision point

4
16 mi into trip | ~26m in | Tunnel Street

Turn right onto Tunnel Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.52 one way

$5.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.76 $5.53
premium $4.89 $3.10 $6.20
diesel $5.61 $3.55 $7.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Superior, MI

Afternoon in Superior on Sunday

Local time

12:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

24°F

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

NW 15 to 20 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT until April 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Swedetown, MI

Afternoon in Swedetown on Sunday

Local time

12:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

22°F

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

NW 15 to 25 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT until April 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

2 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

27m 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 offers a mixed bag, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll experience some faster-paced travel on US-41, including an uninterrupted stretch of 8.6 miles. The route transitions to local roads like Memorial Road and County Road, which likely offer a more intimate driving experience. Expect the road surface and speed to change as you move from the main highway onto these county routes, providing a varied feel for the 27-minute trip.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on US-41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near US 41 / Front Street.

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 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (US 41 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 41 / North Lincoln Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (Agent Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.6 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: at 4.5 miles (US 41 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 41 / North Lincoln Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (Agent Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Swedetown, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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