Long Lake, MI Road Trips
Drivers starting from Long Lake, MI have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Long Lake, MI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
192.7 mi
Taylor, MI
Quickest Drive
29m
Sand Lake, MI
Plan Around Long Lake, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Long Lake, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Long Lake, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Long Lake, MI
Driving from Long Lake, MI
The typical drive from Long Lake, MI covers about 66 miles and takes around 1h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 193 miles (3h 41m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Long Lake, MI most often head toward Taylor, MI (192.7 mi, 3h 41m), East Tawas, MI (28.5 mi, 37m), Tawas City, MI (27.9 mi, 41m), and Sand Lake, MI (15.8 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 66-mile trip from Long Lake, MI, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Long Lake, MI and 2 routes heading into Long Lake, MI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 193 miles.
The longest mapped route from Long Lake, MI covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 41m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Long Lake, MI runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 66-mile trip from Long Lake, MI costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Long Lake, MI include Taylor, MI, East Tawas, MI, Tawas City, MI and Sand Lake, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Long Lake, MI
Trips to Long Lake, MI
Nearby Hubs
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