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Trip from Baraga, MI to Alberta, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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.

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Downtown Baraga, MI, MI

Baraga, MI

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Downtown Alberta, MI, MI

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 3

3 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

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.09 $4.17
premium $4.72 $2.38 $4.75
diesel $4.80 $2.42 $4.83

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Baraga, MI

Late night in Baraga on Sunday

Local time

4:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny then Patchy Smoke

W 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:14AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Alberta, MI

Late night in Alberta on Sunday

Local time

4:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:14AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,324 ft 607 ft

Total Climb

743 ft

Total Descent

56 ft

Highest Point

1,324 ft

~11.9 mi in

Elevation Range

717 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Baraga, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1843

Arriving in Alberta, MI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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