Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, MI
Sebastian Luna
Swedetown, MI
Efrem Efre
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Swedetown, MI.
Start on Superior Loc Road
Turn left onto P-651
Continue on Green Acres Road
Turn right onto M 26
Continue on M 26
Turn left onto US 41
Continue on US 41
Turn left onto East White Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
Continue on US 41
Continue on US 41
Continue on US 41
Turn left onto Agent Street
Continue on Swedetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Osceola Road
Turn right onto Tunnel Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto US 41 / Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 41 / North Lincoln Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Agent Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Osceola Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Tunnel Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Superior on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Smoke
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Destination
Late night in Swedetown on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Smoke
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
708 ft
Total Descent
373 ft
Highest Point
1,232 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
564 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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