Origin
Tawas City, MI
Afternoon in Tawas City on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawas City, MI
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Long Lake, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI covers 27.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lake Street, Hemlock Street, M 55 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Street | — | — |
| Hemlock Street | — | — |
| M 55 East | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
| M 65 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| West Esmond Road | — | — |
| Putnam Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tawas City, MI and Long Lake, MI.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
82 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left
118 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn right onto West Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Lake Street
5
Turn left onto Hemlock Street
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hemlock Street
6
Continue on M 55 East
14 mi
·
21 min
·
M 55 East
7
Turn right onto State Highway 65
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
8
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
9
Continue on State Highway 65
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 65
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on West Esmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Esmond Road
12
Turn right onto Putnam Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on West Webb
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Webb
14
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Long Lake Road
15
Continue on Wilson Creek
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wilson Creek
16
Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Wilson Creek Road
17
Continue on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Lake Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Long Lake, MI
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
41m 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 Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI covers 27.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Street, Hemlock Street, M 55 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Tawas City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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.
The drive from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tawas City, MI to Long Lake, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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