Origin
Lincoln, MI
Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, MI to Alcona, 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 31m
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 Lincoln, MI to Alcona, 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 M 72, 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 M 72. 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.
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.
M 72 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 F-41 / 2nd Street.
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 (F-41 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (F-41 / West Traverse Bay State Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (M 72): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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F-41 / 2nd Street
Turn right onto F-41 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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F-41 / West Traverse Bay State Road
Turn right onto F-41 / West Traverse Bay State Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
M 72
Turn left onto M 72
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Alcona Road
Turn right onto Alcona Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Nancy Drive
Turn left onto Nancy Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 72 | 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:
M 72
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, MI and Alcona, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto F-41
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto F-41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Traverse Bay State Road
4
Continue on F-41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old M-171
5
Turn left onto M 72
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
M 72
6
Turn left onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
7
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Huron Road
8
Turn right onto Alcona Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Alcona Road
9
Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
10
Turn left onto Nancy Drive
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Nancy Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Nancy Drive
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
Alcona, MI
Afternoon in Alcona on Thursday
Local time
2:50 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
4 degrees cooler 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 Lincoln, MI to Alcona, 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 M 72, 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 Lincoln, 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 (F-41 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (F-41 / West Traverse Bay State Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (M 72): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lincoln, MI to Alcona, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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