How far is Carrollton, MI from Alger, MI?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Alger, MI is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Alger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Alger.
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Start on Jackson Street
106 m · 17 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Hickory Street
988 ft · 49 sec · Hickory Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Carrollton Road
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Continue on South Westervelt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Westervelt Road
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Turn left onto Tittabawassee Road
1140 ft · 33 sec · Tittabawassee Road
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Adams Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, US 23
1543 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
38.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
2088 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Alger Road
1 km · 1 min · West Alger Road
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Turn left onto Maple Ridge Road
1338 ft · 44 sec · Maple Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Old M-76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old M-76
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old M-76
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Alger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left
38.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Carrollton and Sunny near Alger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Alger?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Carrollton and 26.4 miles from Alger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Alger.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
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 Pinconning.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Alger. Straight-line distance: 47.06 mi (75.73 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alger
Alger is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1255800, -84.1211100 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alger (-84.12111, 44.12558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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