Trip from Flint, MI to Tawas City, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

113.8 mi

183 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 17m

8 AM

2h 36m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 35m

8 PM

2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Tawas City, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Tawas City, MI covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, East Huron Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 113.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and East Huron Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and East Huron Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Third Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 475 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 475 North

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Flint, MI and Tawas City, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.

M 61: Standish

75.2 mi in | ~1h 20m

Gladwin

75.2 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	64.6 mi	1h 7m
East Huron Road	26.2 mi	36m
UAW Freeway	9.7 mi	10m
West Huron Road	6.3 mi	8m
M-61	2.1 mi	3m
West Lake Street	1.9 mi	4m
West Center Road	0.6 mi	1m
West Cedar Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 64.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Tawas City, MI.

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 17 sec · East Court Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Third Street

Turn left onto Chavez Drive

483 ft · 13 sec · Chavez Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 475 North

Merge onto I 475

9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

Merge onto I 75; US 23

38 mi · 40 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

27 mi · 26 min · I 75; US 23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

Turn right onto M 61

2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

Continue on M 61

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cedar Street

Turn left onto US 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 23

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Huron Road

Continue on US 23

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Center Road

Continue on US 23

26 mi · 36 min · East Huron Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 23

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Lake Street

Turn right

117 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

81 ft · 3 sec

Turn right

96 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tawas City, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Flint, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.9 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worth, MI

57 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Buena Vista, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.

Arriving in Tawas City, MI

The final approach into Tawas City, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tawas City, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 40.7

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40.7

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40.7

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+18107367100

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Burton, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18107367100

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 48.8

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.79 one way

$35.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.53	$39.07
premium	$4.89	$21.90	$43.80
diesel	$5.61	$25.13	$50.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.1	$11.95	$5.46
Efficient EV	28.5	$9.96	$4.55
EV Truck/SUV	45.5	$15.93	$7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Thursday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tawas City, MI

Evening in Tawas City on Thursday

Local time

6:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Worth, MI

57 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 17m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flint, MI to Tawas City, MI covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, East Huron Road, UAW Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.