How far is Plover, WI from Alban, WI?

The driving distance from Plover, WI to Alban, WI is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.12 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.41 mi
28.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.82 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alban
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Plover
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plover
2026-04-15T02:02
Arrive Alban
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plover
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Jordan
WI

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

From Plover
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Alban
12.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plover and Alban.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plover and Alban.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · Willow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Post Road

    569 ft · 16 sec · Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    135 m · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plover Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plover Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1391 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 66 East: Rosholt

    948 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · Stanley Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road A

    25 m · 2 sec · County Road A

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road A

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plover and Alban.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 60%
Plover Road
7.25 mi · 30%
Grand Avenue West
1.5 mi · 6%
WI 66 East
0.21 mi · 1%
Stanley Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Post Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

West Grand Avenue

Continue on West Grand Avenue

14.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 19m from Plover
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plover and Light Rain Likely near Alban.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plover to Alban?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Plover and 12.1 miles from Alban.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plover and Light Rain Likely near Alban.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jordan, 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 Jordan.

BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

7 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

7 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

34 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plover and Alban. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).

Plover

#1 Plover

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population1,667
Coordinates44.4563600, -89.5440100
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Alban

#2 Alban

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population908
Coordinates44.6277500, -89.2848400
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Plover (-89.54401, 44.45636)
End: Alban (-89.28484, 44.62775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

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 Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plover and Alban. The current time is 02:02:56.

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.