How far is Alpha, MI from Tobin Location, MI?
The driving distance from Alpha, MI to Tobin Location, MI is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha and Tobin Location.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
888 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
135 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road 424
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 424
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At the end of the road, turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Crystal Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Crystal Avenue
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Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
1915 ft · 1 min · Tobin-Alpha Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tobin-Alpha Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpha and Tobin Location.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
2.98 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Alpha and Mostly Sunny near Tobin Location.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha to Tobin Location?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 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?
Crystal Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Alpha and 3.3 miles from Tobin Location.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Alpha and Mostly Sunny near Tobin Location.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpha and Tobin Location. Straight-line distance: 3.5 mi (5.64 km).
#1 Alpha
Village in Michigan
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 46.0438400, -88.3770800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tobin Location
Tobin Location is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.0924500, -88.3562500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tobin Location (-88.35625, 46.09245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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