How far is Paxton, MI from Ashland, MI?
The driving distance from Paxton, MI to Ashland, MI is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paxton and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paxton and Ashland.
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Start on King Settlement Road
2295 ft · 2 min · King Settlement Road
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Turn right
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Bagley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bagley Street
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Turn right onto Long Rapids Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Rapids Road
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Long Lake Park Road
1027 ft · 45 sec · Long Lake Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paxton and Ashland.
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.
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9.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Paxton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paxton to Ashland?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Paxton and 9.8 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Paxton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Alpena
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 Alpena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paxton and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Paxton
Paxton is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.0544600, -83.6141500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 45.2030700, -83.4510900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Lake Park Road (-83.451607, 45.203214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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