Origin
Springport, MI
Afternoon in Springport on Thursday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springport, MI to Alcona, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springport, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springport, MI to Alcona, MI covers 10.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Alcona Road, North Lakeshore Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 10.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and Alcona Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Alcona Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Springport Road.
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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Springport Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 23): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Alcona Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Springport Road
Turn left onto Springport Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23
Turn right onto US 23
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Alcona Road
Turn right onto Alcona Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Nancy Drive
Turn left onto Nancy Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Alcona Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Huron Shore Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Springport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nancy Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springport, MI and Alcona, MI.
1
Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Lake Huron Shore Road
2
Turn left onto Springport Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Springport Road
3
Turn right onto US 23
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 23
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
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
2:31 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
17m 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 Springport, MI to Alcona, MI covers 10.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Alcona Road, North Lakeshore Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Springport, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Springport Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 23): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Alcona Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springport, MI to Alcona, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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