Distance from Tawas City, Michigan to Bad Axe, Michigan

Tawas City Bad Axe
Total Distance
167 mi
(268.8 km)
Travel Time
2 hours 56 minutes

The driving distance from Tawas City, Michigan to Bad Axe, Michigan is 167 mi (268.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 25.6 mi (41.2 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 56 minutes

We found 2 routes between Tawas City and Bad Axe.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-23 S/Huron Shores Heritage Rte
123.2 mi
198.2 km
2 hours 16 minutes
I-75 S
167 mi
268.8 km
2 hours 56 minutes

Route Directions

Continue to US-23 S/Huron Shores Heritage Rte/W Lake St
0.1 mi
0 min
Continue on US-23 S/Huron Shores Heritage Rte. Take I-75 S and US-23 S to M-54 S/M-83 N/Main St in Birch Run. Take exit 136 from I-75 S/US-23 S
95 mi
1 hr 30 min
Take Birch Run Rd, Sheridan Rd and M-81 E to M-53 N in Bad Axe
72 mi
1 hr 25 min

Route Directions

Continue to US-23 S/Huron Shores Heritage Rte/W Lake St
0.1 mi
0 min
Follow US-23 S/Huron Shores Heritage Rte and I-75 S to I-75BUS/Lake Huron Cir Tour in Monitor Township
66.5 mi
1 hr 6 min
Continue on Lake Huron Cir Tour. Take Sebewaing Rd to M-53 N in Bad Axe
56.6 mi
1 hr 9 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Tawas City, Michigan to Bad Axe, Michigan covers 123.2 miles (198 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (123-167 miles / 198-269 km). The primary route shown here saves 40 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During morning weekday travel, expect morning rush hour with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Tawas City

Starting Point

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Pinnebog, Michigan

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Bad Axe

Destination