How far is Pigeon, MI from Popple, MI?

The driving distance from Pigeon, MI to Popple, MI is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.16 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.58 mi
15.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.58 mi
Kilometers
15.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Popple
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-04-15T16:08
Arrive Popple
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elkton
MI

Human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America

From Pigeon
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Popple
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pigeon and Popple.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon and Popple.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2628 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    2610 ft · 39 sec · Pigeon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pigeon Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Pigeon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Whalen Street

    2630 ft · 38 sec · Whalen Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2631 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elkton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Elkton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stein Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Stein Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Pinnebog Road

    2723 ft · 2 min · South Pinnebog Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Van Dyke Road

    533 ft · 7 sec · South Van Dyke Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Van Dyke Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pigeon and Popple.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pigeon Road
4.46 mi · 34%
Stein Road
4.07 mi · 31%
South Elkton Road
2.5 mi · 19%
South Pinnebog Road
0.52 mi · 4%
Whalen Street
0.5 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Stein Road

Turn left onto Stein Road

4.07 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkton
00h 10m from Pigeon
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pigeon and Light Rain Likely near Popple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pigeon to Popple?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Pigeon and 6.6 miles from Popple.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pigeon and Light Rain Likely near Popple.

Stop Ideas Near Elkton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkton.

BUS

Tawas City, MI

56 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

62 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

74 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

86 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Popple. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).

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#1 Pigeon

Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States

Population1,108
Coordinates43.8300200, -83.2699600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
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#2 Popple

Popple is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7711300, -83.0960600
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Pigeon (-83.26996, 43.83002)
End: Popple (-83.09606, 43.77113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pigeon and Popple. The current time is 16:08:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.