How far is Taylor, MI from Alpena, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Alpena, MI is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Alpena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Alpena.
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Start on Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Ecorse Road
2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
2011 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on West Center Road
1 km · 1 min · West Center Road
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Continue on East Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road
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Turn left onto North Hale Road
4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Hale Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on South Bullock Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on Baker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road
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Continue on South State Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
38.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Chisholm Street
83 m · 9 sec · East Chisholm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chisholm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Alpena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Alpena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Alpena?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Taylor and 130.9 miles from Alpena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Alpena.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Alpena. Straight-line distance: 195.07 mi (313.93 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpena
City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 8,696 |
| Coordinates | 45.0616800, -83.4327500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpena (-83.43275, 45.06168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.00 | $86.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.01 | $98.02 |
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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