Origin
Harrisville, MI
Afternoon in Harrisville on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Huron Road, Alcona Road, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on North Huron Road. 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 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Huron Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 23 / North State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI is easy. At 14m with 0% 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 23 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Alcona Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Nancy Drive): 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
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~0m in
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US 23 / North State Street
Turn right onto US 23 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Alcona Road
Turn right onto Alcona Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Nancy Drive
Turn left onto Nancy Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Alcona Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nancy Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Huron Road
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisville, MI and Alcona, MI.
1
Start on East Main Street
133 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
3
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Huron Road
4
Turn right onto Alcona Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Alcona Road
5
Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
6
Turn left onto Nancy Drive
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Nancy Drive
7
Arrive at destination
Nancy Drive
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
Alcona, MI
Afternoon in Alcona on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
16 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
14m 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 Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Huron Road, Alcona Road, North State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Harrisville, 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 Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Alcona Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Nancy Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrisville, MI to Alcona, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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