Origin
Alberta, MI
Late night in Alberta on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alberta, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI covers 8.7 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 141, US 41, Old US-41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on US 141. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 10m highway drive covering 8.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 141 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.5 miles on US 141.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 141 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,643 ft
1,316 ft
Total Climb
425 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
1,643 ft
~6.8 mi in
Elevation Range
327 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 141 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI is easy. At 10m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.2 miles (US 141; M 28): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 141): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41
Merge onto US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 141; M 28
Turn right onto US 141; M 28
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 141
Turn left onto US 141
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 141 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 41 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Old US-41 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 141
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alberta, MI and Covington, MI.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left onto Old US-41
172 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old US-41
3
Merge onto US 41
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 41
4
Turn right onto US 141; M 28
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 141; M 28
5
Turn left onto US 141
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 141
6
Arrive at destination
US 141
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Covington, MI
Late night in Covington on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI covers 8.7 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 141, US 41, Old US-41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Alberta, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI is easy. At 10m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.2 miles (US 141; M 28): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 141): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alberta, MI to Covington, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,316 ft to 1,643 ft elevation with about 425 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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