How far is Alpine, MI from Wilder Center, MI?
The driving distance from Alpine, MI to Wilder Center, MI is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Wilder Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Wilder Center.
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Start on 7 Mile Road Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 7 Mile Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Bristol Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 1 min · Bristol Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 6 Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 1 min · 6 Mile Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Walker Avenue Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Walker Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · 4 Mile Road Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4 Mile Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Wilder Center.
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.
Walker Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Walker Avenue Northwest
1.99 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Wilder Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Wilder Center?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Comstock Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Alpine and 2.6 miles from Wilder Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Alpine and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Wilder Center.
Stop Ideas Near Comstock Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.
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Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Wilder Center. Straight-line distance: 3.76 mi (6.05 km).
#1 Alpine
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 13,883 |
| Coordinates | 43.0728000, -85.6850400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilder Center
Wilder Center is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297500, -85.7305900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilder Center (-85.73059, 43.02975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.58 | $0.82 | $1.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
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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