How far is Livonia, MI from Tawas City, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Tawas City, MI is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Tawas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Tawas City.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Livonia and Tawas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livonia 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 Livonia to Tawas City?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Livonia and 87.2 miles from Tawas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Livonia and Chance Rain Showers near Tawas City.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Run
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 Birch Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Tawas City. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.8 km).
#1 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
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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