How far is Evart, MI from Tawas City, MI?

The driving distance from Evart, MI to Tawas City, MI is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.77 mi
02h 33m
Flight
90.2 mi
145.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.2 mi
Kilometers
145.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.27 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tawas City
Tue, May 5, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Evart
Tue, May 5, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evart
2026-05-05T14:05
Arrive Tawas City
Tue, May 5, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evart
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Secord
MI

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

From Evart
55.3 mi
01h 16m
To Tawas City
55.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evart and Tawas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evart and Tawas City.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    25.1 mi · 32 min · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Mackinac Bridge

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto US 127 North: Mackinac Bridge

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin

    1537 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Clare Avenue

    1589 ft · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Gladwin Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road

  7. 7

    Continue on M-61

    5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61

  8. 8

    Continue on West Cedar Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on M-61

    24.9 mi · 36 min · M-61

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Huron Road

    26.2 mi · 37 min · East Huron Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lake Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evart and Tawas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M-61
30.1 mi · 27%
East Huron Road
26.2 mi · 24%
East 7th Street
25.1 mi · 23%
US 127 NORTH
8.93 mi · 8%
East Gladwin Road
8.13 mi · 7%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Huron Road

Continue on East Huron Road

26.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secord
01h 16m from Evart
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Evart 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 Evart to Tawas City?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Secord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Evart and 55.5 miles from Tawas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Evart and Chance Rain Showers near Tawas City.

Stop Ideas Near Secord

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Secord, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Secord.

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

71 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

73 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

89 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evart and Tawas City. Straight-line distance: 90.2 mi (145.16 km).

Evart

#1 Evart

City in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,475
Coordinates43.9005800, -85.2581000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Tawas City

#2 Tawas City

City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates44.2694600, -83.5147000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Evart (-85.2581, 43.90058)
End: Tawas City (-83.5147, 44.26946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Evart and Tawas City. The current time is 14:05:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.