How far is Paxton, MI from Ossineke, MI?
The driving distance from Paxton, MI to Ossineke, MI is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paxton and Ossineke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paxton and Ossineke.
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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 right onto South Bagley Street
2619 ft · 1 min · South Bagley Street
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Continue on Hobbs Drive
2680 ft · 1 min · Hobbs Drive
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Turn left onto Grant Street
2037 ft · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Brooke Street
2147 ft · 1 min · South Brooke Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Werth Road
85 m · 9 sec · Werth Road
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Turn left onto Diamond Point Road
612 ft · 28 sec · Diamond Point Road
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Turn right onto South State Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on US 23 South
9 mi · 12 min · US 23 South
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Turn left onto East Nicholson Hill Road
35 m · 7 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paxton and Ossineke.
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.
US 23 South
Continue on US 23 South
9.01 mi · 00h 12m
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 Ossineke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paxton to Ossineke?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 9.7 miles from Paxton and 9.1 miles from Ossineke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Ossineke.
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 Ossineke. Straight-line distance: 13.45 mi (21.65 km).
#1 Paxton
Paxton is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.0544600, -83.6141500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ossineke
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -83.4424700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Nicholson Hill Road (-83.442458, 44.902413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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