How far is Tawas City, MI from Chesaning, MI?
The driving distance from Tawas City, MI to Chesaning, MI is about 107.7 miles (173.3 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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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
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Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tawas City and Chesaning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tawas City and Chesaning.
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Start on the route
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
34.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675: Downtown, Saginaw
2905 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 58: Davenport Avenue, Michigan Avenue
1252 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Hill Street
1428 ft · 38 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto West Genesee Avenue
2478 ft · 50 sec · West Genesee Avenue
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Continue on Genesee Street
140 m · 9 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on East Genesee Avenue
145 m · 14 sec · East Genesee Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Street
2948 ft · 50 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Road
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Turn straight onto Albee Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Albee Road
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Turn straight onto Sheridan Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto Peet Road
9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
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Continue on Peet Road
122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main 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 North Front Street
24 m · 4 sec · North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tawas City and Chesaning.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saginaw
Merge slight left onto Saginaw
34.5 mi · 00h 35m
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 Tawas City and Rain Showers Likely near Chesaning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tawas City to Chesaning?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 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 53.8 miles from Tawas City and 53.9 miles from Chesaning.
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 27 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 $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tawas City and Rain Showers Likely near Chesaning.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
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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 Tawas City and Chesaning. Straight-line distance: 80.72 mi (129.9 km).
#1 Tawas City
City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 44.2694600, -83.5147000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesaning
Village in Michigan
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 43.1847500, -84.1149700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesaning (-84.11497, 43.18475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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