How far is Frenchtown, MI from Cascade, MI?
The driving distance from Frenchtown, MI to Cascade, MI is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchtown and Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown and Cascade.
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Start on Saginaw Street
45 m · 4 sec · Saginaw Street
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Continue on South Pine Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Division Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Division Street
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Continue on County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn slight left onto Silver Street
1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue
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Turn left onto Rail Street
1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street
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Continue on County Road 480
7.2 mi · 11 min · County Road 480
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Turn right onto County Road NG
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road NG
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Continue on County Road NC
1.8 mi · 7 min · County Road NC
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchtown and Cascade.
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
Continue on 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchtown and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchtown to Cascade?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Frenchtown and 7.3 miles from Cascade.
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 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Frenchtown and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Cascade.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchtown and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 9.4 mi (15.12 km).
#1 Frenchtown
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 20,058 |
| Coordinates | 46.4732700, -87.6790200 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cascade
Cascade is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.4468800, -87.4854200 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade (-87.48542, 46.44688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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