How far is Alcona, MI from Mikado, MI?
The driving distance from Alcona, MI to Mikado, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Alcona County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alcona and Mikado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcona and Mikado.
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Start on Nancy Drive
8 m · 3 sec · Nancy Drive
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Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
2178 ft · 2 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Alcona Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Alcona Road
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Turn left onto North Huron Road
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Old M-171
4.5 mi · 8 min · Old M-171
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Turn right onto Mikado-Glennie Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mikado-Glennie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikado-Glennie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcona and Mikado.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
6.31 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alcona and Patchy Fog near Mikado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alcona to Mikado?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Alcona and 8.1 miles from Mikado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alcona and Patchy Fog near Mikado.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alcona and Mikado. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.25 km).
#1 Alcona
Civil township in Alcona County, Michigan
| Population | 918 |
| Coordinates | 44.7600100, -83.2977500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mikado
Township in Alcona County, Michigan
| Population | 912 |
| Coordinates | 44.5908500, -83.4227500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mikado-Glennie Road (-83.42275, 44.590877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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