Origin
Baraga, MI
Late night in Baraga on Tuesday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baraga, MI to Alberta, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baraga, MI
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Alberta, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 12.8-mile drive from Baraga to Alberta, Michigan, will only take about 17 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. With 99% of the journey on highways, it's a quick and efficient route, perfect for a single-day excursion. You can expect a minimal fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this into an overnight trip; simply hop in your car and go. The main roads you'll travel include US 41, State Avenue, and Old US-41, offering a direct path through the Upper Peninsula.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old US-41 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 12.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baraga, MI and Alberta, MI.
1
Start on State Avenue
469 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 41
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 41
3
Turn right
104 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn right onto Old US-41
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old US-41
5
Turn slight right
23 ft
·
1 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41
Turn right onto US 41
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Old US-41
Turn right onto Old US-41
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Alberta, MI
Late night in Alberta on Tuesday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 12.8 miles, with 99% of your travel occurring on well-maintained roads. The longest stretch without a significant turn is a continuous 12.7 miles on US 41, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted drive. This route prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, so you'll be cruising at highway speeds for most of the journey. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable and easy-to-navigate path from Baraga to Alberta.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and State Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 41.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baraga, MI to Alberta, MI is easy. At 17m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Old US-41): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on US 41. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Old US-41): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alberta, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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