How far is Lincoln, MI from Alcona, MI?
The driving distance from Lincoln, MI to Alcona, MI is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Alcona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Alcona.
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Start on Main Street
38 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1159 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Traverse Bay State Road
1 km · 1 min · West Traverse Bay State Road
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Continue on Old M-171
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old M-171
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Huron Road
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Turn right onto Alcona Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Alcona Road
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2178 ft · 2 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Nancy Drive
8 m · 1 sec · Nancy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nancy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Alcona.
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.
Longest stretch
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lincoln and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alcona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Alcona?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.8 miles from Lincoln and 8.8 miles from Alcona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lincoln and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alcona.
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 Lincoln and Alcona. Straight-line distance: 7.66 mi (12.32 km).
#1 Lincoln
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 316 |
| Coordinates | 44.6847400, -83.4121900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcona
Civil township in Alcona County, Michigan
| Population | 918 |
| Coordinates | 44.7600100, -83.2977500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcona (-83.29775, 44.76001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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