diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/drawing/helper.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/drawing/helper.py
index 5290e220b5..39b2250371 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/drawing/helper.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/drawing/helper.py
@@ -211,9 +211,15 @@ def format_distance(
             if not feet and value < 0:
                 tx_dist += "-"
             if add_inches:
-                tx_dist += str(inches)
+                if feet == 0 and inches == 0:
+                    pass
+                else:
+                    tx_dist += str(inches)
             if add_inches and frac:
-                tx_dist += " "
+                if feet == 0 and inches == 0:
+                    pass
+                else:
+                    tx_dist += " "
             if frac:
                 tx_dist += str(frac) + "/" + str(base)
             if add_inches or frac: