How far is Cascade, MI from Marquette, MI?
The driving distance from Cascade, MI to Marquette, MI is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Marquette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Marquette.
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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 right onto County Road 480
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 480
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Turn left onto M553
4.4 mi · 6 min · M553
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
97 m · 14 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Champion Street
1921 ft · 1 min · Champion Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Street
79 m · 13 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1579 ft · 54 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade and Marquette.
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.
M553
Turn left onto M553
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
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 Marquette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade to Marquette?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Cascade and 13.7 miles from Marquette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cascade and Partly Sunny near Marquette.
Stop Ideas Near Sands
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 Sands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Marquette. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 km).
#1 Cascade
Cascade is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.4468800, -87.4854200 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marquette
City in the U.
| Population | 20,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.5435400, -87.3954200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-87.395371, 46.543533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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