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Distance from Elk Rapids, MI to Alden, MI

Distance

15 mi

Time

27 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $3

There are 6.97 miles from Elk Rapids to Alden in east direction and 15 miles (24.14 kilometers) by car, following the CR 597 route.

Elk Rapids and Alden are 27 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elk Rapids, MI to Alden, MI.

Elk Rapids, MI and Alden, MI are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 2:23 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.61 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elk Rapids, MI and Alden, MI.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Rapids to Alden is $2.30.

During the route, an average car will release 12 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.75 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Elk Rapids, MI and Alden, MI

If you want to meet halfway between Elk Rapids, MI and Alden, MI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 44.885723 and -85.352814, or 44º 53' 8.6028" N, 85º 21' 10.1304" W. This location is 7.62 miles away from Elk Rapids, MI and Alden, MI and it would take approximately 13 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.