Origin
Alpha, MI
Late night in Alpha on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpha, MI to Tobin Location, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpha, MI
Alexas Fotos
Tobin Location, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This short, 6.6-mile drive from Alpha to Tobin Location in Michigan is a quick 10-minute journey perfect for a day trip. Primarily utilizing US 2 and County Road 424, with a touch of Crystal Avenue, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. Since it's so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This is a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 3 mi | 3m |
| County Road 424 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Crystal Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tobin-Alpha Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha, MI and Tobin Location, MI.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
8th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Street
4
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
444 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on County Road 424
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 424
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 141
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2; US 141
7
Turn left onto US 2; US 141
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Crystal Avenue
8
Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin-Alpha Road
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Tobin-Alpha Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8th Avenue
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 2; US 141
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 141
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue
Turn left onto US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Tobin-Alpha Road
Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tobin Location, MI
Late night in Tobin Location on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 3-mile stretch on US 2, offering a taste of a more open road before transitioning to local county roads. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the main highway onto County Road 424 and Crystal Avenue, providing a more intimate local feel. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, offering varied road conditions and a sense of progression through the landscape.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 2; US 141): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape with only 10 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With a short 10-minute drive and minimal complexity, this route is a breeze for families and definitely short enough to keep kids happy.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.6 miles and 10 minutes, this route offers a very comfortable and quick driving experience for any solo traveler.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.6-mile route is incredibly straightforward with a low complexity score of 3/10, making it an ideal and manageable drive for first-time drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 2; US 141): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tobin Location, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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