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Trip from L'Anse, 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

12m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown L'Anse, MI, MI

L'Anse, MI

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Downtown Alberta, MI, MI

Alberta, MI

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Trip Overview

This quick 8.9-mile drive between L'Anse and Alberta, Michigan, takes about 12 minutes and is ideal for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing US 41, with brief segments on East Broad Street and Old US-41, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, it's an economical option for a short hop. The drive-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a simple and efficient trip. Since it's such a short distance, you can easily incorporate it into a larger itinerary or enjoy it as a standalone outing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 8.2 mi 11m
East Broad Street 0.6 mi 1m
Old US-41 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between L'Anse, MI and Alberta, MI.

1

Start on East Broad Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 41

8.2 mi · 11 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 0.6 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 41

At end of road, turn left onto US 41

Navigation decision point

3
8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | Old US-41

Turn right onto Old US-41

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.31 one way

$2.63 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.45 $2.90
premium $4.72 $1.65 $3.30
diesel $4.80 $1.68 $3.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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

L'Anse, MI

Late night in L'Anse on Sunday

Local time

5:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°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

5:06 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

1 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

12m 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 on this route, with 93% of your travel occurring on main roads like US 41. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.2 miles on US 41, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal fuss. You'll experience a smooth transition between the main highway and the local road segments, maintaining a steady travel profile throughout the 12-minute journey.

93% 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: 8.2 mi on US 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and East Broad Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 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 L'Anse, MI to Alberta, MI is easy. At 12m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Old US-41): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,322 ft 616 ft

Total Climb

706 ft

Total Descent

6 ft

Highest Point

1,322 ft

~8.2 mi in

Elevation Range

706 ft

About the Cities

Starting in L'Anse, MI

Full guide →

L'Anse is a village of 1,800 people (2019) and Indian reservation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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 12m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 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 0.6 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 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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