How far is Pinconning, MI from Tawas City, MI?
The driving distance from Pinconning, MI to Tawas City, MI is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinconning and Tawas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinconning and Tawas City.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
54 m · 9 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Mable Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mable Street
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Continue on Huron Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Huron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Huron Road
15 m · 3 sec · South Huron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Huron Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Huron Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 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 Pinconning and Tawas City.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pinconning 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 Pinconning to Tawas City?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Au Gres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Pinconning and 22.4 miles from Tawas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pinconning and Chance Rain Showers near Tawas City.
Stop Ideas Near Au Gres
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 Au Gres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinconning and Tawas City. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.59 km).
#1 Pinconning
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,337 |
| Coordinates | 43.8536300, -83.9649900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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