How far is Long Lake, MI from East Tawas, MI?
The driving distance from Long Lake, MI to East Tawas, MI is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Lake and East Tawas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and East Tawas.
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Start on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on West Webb
1.3 km · 1 min · West Webb
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Keep slight right to continue on West Webb
150 m · 10 sec · West Webb
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Turn left onto West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1788 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
2900 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto M 55 West
14.2 mi · 21 min · M 55 West
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Continue on Hemlock Street
2908 ft · 55 sec · Hemlock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Street
2283 ft · 56 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
3166 ft · 1 min · West Bay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Lake and East Tawas.
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.
M 55 West
Turn left onto M 55 West
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Long Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Tawas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Lake to East Tawas?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Whittemore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Long Lake and 14.2 miles from East Tawas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Long Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Tawas.
Stop Ideas Near Whittemore
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 Whittemore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and East Tawas. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).
#1 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Tawas
City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,721 |
| Coordinates | 44.2794600, -83.4902500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bay Street (-83.490231, 44.279401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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