How far is Alberta, MI from Covington, MI?

The driving distance from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.7 mi
00h 10m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.7 mi
Kilometers
14 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Alberta
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alberta
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Covington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alberta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
L'Anse
MI

City in and county seat of Baraga County, Michigan, United States

From Alberta
4.3 mi
00h 05m
To Covington
4.3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
36°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alberta and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alberta and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Old US-41

    53 m · 10 sec · Old US-41

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1897 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alberta and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US-41
4.17 mi · 48%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

4.16 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
L'Anse
00h 05m from Alberta
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Alberta and Chance Snow Showers near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alberta to Covington?

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

L'Anse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Alberta and 4.3 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Alberta and Chance Snow Showers near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near L'Anse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around L'Anse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to L'Anse.

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L'Anse, MI

102 North Main Street
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Houghton, Michigan

41 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
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Hancock, MI

42 mi away
125 Quincy Street
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Marquette, Michigan

79 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alberta and Covington. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).

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#1 Alberta

Alberta is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6435500, -88.4795800
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
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#2 Covington

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population432
Coordinates46.5413300, -88.5370800
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.479575, 46.643552)
End: US 141 (-88.536393, 46.541348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alberta and Covington. The current time is 02:19:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.