Road Trips from Alpena, MI
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
0.2h
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
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Dearborn, MI
4h 51m254.5 mi one way
Lansing, MI
4h 23m244.2 mi one way
Detroit, MI
4h 46m250.9 mi one way
Troy, MI
4h 33m219.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Alpena, MI city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.