Origin
Alcona, MI
Afternoon in Alcona on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alcona, MI to Lincoln, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Alcona, MI to Lincoln, MI covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, North Huron Road, Old M-171 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Lakeshore Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 23 / North Huron Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (F-41 / Old M-171): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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North Lakeshore Drive
Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 23 / North Huron Road
Turn left onto US 23 / North Huron Road
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
F-41 / Old M-171
Turn right onto F-41 / Old M-171
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
F-41 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto F-41 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| North Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Old M-171 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Alcona Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Traverse Bay State Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcona, MI and Lincoln, MI.
1
Start on Nancy Drive
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Nancy Drive
2
Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
3
Continue on Alcona Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Alcona Road
4
Turn left onto US 23
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Huron Road
5
Continue on US 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
6
Turn right onto M 72
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto F-41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old M-171
8
Continue on F-41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Traverse Bay State Road
9
Turn left onto F-41
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Street
10
Turn left onto Main Street
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Alcona, MI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Alcona, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln, MI
The final approach into Lincoln, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lincoln, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Lincoln, MI
Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Alcona, MI to Lincoln, MI covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, North Huron Road, Old M-171. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Alcona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 23 / North Huron Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (F-41 / Old M-171): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alcona, MI to Lincoln, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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