How far is Tawas City, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Tawas City and Detroit is 135.96 miles (218.81 km).
Flight distance from Tawas City, MI to Detroit, MI is 135.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Tawas City to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Tawas City, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 178.73 miles (287.64 km) by car.
Driving from Tawas City to Detroit will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Tawas City
City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1783 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°16'10"N 83°30'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.2694600 |
| Longitude | -83.5147000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Tawas City and Detroit
The distance between Tawas City and Detroit is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Tawas City and Detroit. The current time is 02:46:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.87 liters (6.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tawas City and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tawas City to Detroit is $21.16 (diesel $27.16).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $21.16 | $24.31 | $27.44 | $27.16 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tawas City and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
