How far is Chesaning, MI from Tawas City, MI?
The driving distance from Chesaning, MI to Tawas City, MI is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesaning and Tawas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesaning and Tawas City.
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Start on North Front Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1534 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Peet Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Peet Road
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn straight onto Albee Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Albee Road
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Continue on East Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Road
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Continue on East Street
2948 ft · 50 sec · East Street
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East Genesee Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · East Genesee Avenue
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Continue on Genesee Street
140 m · 9 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Avenue
1751 ft · 36 sec · West Genesee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
2124 ft · 46 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, US 23 North: Mackinac Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
2011 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on West Center Road
1 km · 1 min · West Center Road
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Continue on East Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · East Huron Road
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesaning and Tawas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 75 North
Keep slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Chesaning and Chance Rain Showers near Tawas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesaning to Tawas City?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Chesaning and 53.7 miles from Tawas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chesaning and Chance Rain Showers near Tawas City.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesaning and Tawas City. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.9 km).
#1 Chesaning
Village in Michigan
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 43.1847500, -84.1149700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tawas City
City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 44.2694600, -83.5147000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tawas City (-83.5147, 44.26946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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