How far is Marquette, MI from Cascade, MI?
The driving distance from Marquette, MI to Cascade, MI is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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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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Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marquette and Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette and Cascade.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1579 ft · 59 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fisher Street
79 m · 11 sec · Fisher Street
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Turn right onto Champion Street
1921 ft · 1 min · Champion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Genesee Street
97 m · 14 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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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 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 Marquette 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
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 Partly Sunny leaving Marquette 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 Marquette to Cascade?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Sands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Marquette and 5.5 miles from Cascade.
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 3.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Marquette and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Cascade.
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 Marquette and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 km).
#1 Marquette
City in the U.
| Population | 20,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.5435400, -87.3954200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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