How far is Tawas City, MI from Long Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tawas City and Long Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tawas City and Long Lake.
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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 · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
1891 ft · 55 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto Hemlock Street
2908 ft · 49 sec · Hemlock Street
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Continue on M 55 East
14.2 mi · 21 min · M 55 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
2 mi · 2 min · 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
2900 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1788 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Turn right onto Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Webb
1.4 km · 2 min · West Webb
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tawas City and Long Lake.
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 East
Continue on M 55 East
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tawas City and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tawas City to Long Lake?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13.9 miles from Tawas City and 14 miles from Long Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tawas City and Patchy Fog near Long Lake.
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 Tawas City and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.48 mi (32.96 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 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Lake (-83.87193, 44.41974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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