How far is Cascade, MI from Frenchtown, MI?
The driving distance from Cascade, MI to Frenchtown, MI is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Frenchtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Frenchtown.
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Start on the route
1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on County Road NC
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road NC
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Continue on County Road NG
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road NG
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Turn left onto County Road 480
7.2 mi · 11 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
1102 ft · 33 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on East Division Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade and Frenchtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 480
Turn left onto County Road 480
7.22 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cascade and Partly Sunny near Frenchtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade to Frenchtown?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Cascade and 19.1 miles from Frenchtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cascade and Partly Sunny near Frenchtown.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Frenchtown. Straight-line distance: 9.4 mi (15.12 km).
#1 Cascade
Cascade is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.4468800, -87.4854200 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frenchtown
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 20,058 |
| Coordinates | 46.4732700, -87.6790200 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saginaw Street (-87.679157, 46.473493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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