How far is Whitney, MI from Powers, MI?

The driving distance from Whitney, MI to Powers, MI is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.68 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.3 mi
18.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.3 mi
Kilometers
18.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.84 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powers
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Whitney
Fri, Apr 17, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-17T12:55
Arrive Powers
Fri, Apr 17, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harris
MI

Township in Menominee County, Michigan

From Whitney
8.3 mi
00h 11m
To Powers
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Powers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Powers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 551

    7.3 mi · 10 min · County Road 551

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 2 & 41

    7.9 mi · 10 min · US 2 & 41

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    105 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Powers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 2 & 41
7.91 mi · 47%
County Road 551
7.28 mi · 44%
2nd Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 2 & 41

Turn right onto US 2 & 41

7.91 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harris
00h 11m from Whitney
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Powers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Powers?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Harris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Whitney and 8.3 miles from Powers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitney and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Powers.

Stop Ideas Near Harris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harris.

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Escanaba, Michigan

22 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North
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Marinette, Wisconsin

73 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road
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Marquette, Michigan

95 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive
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Oconto, Wisconsin

101 mi away
517 Smith Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Powers. Straight-line distance: 11.3 mi (18.19 km).

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#1 Whitney

Human settlement in Menominee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population947
Coordinates45.8221800, -87.3879100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
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#2 Powers

Human settlement in Menominee County, Michigan, United States of America

Population403
Coordinates45.6899700, -87.5259600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitney (-87.38791, 45.82218)
End: Powers (-87.52596, 45.68997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitney and Powers. The current time is 12:55:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.