How far is Clinton Township, MI from Vassar, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Vassar, MI is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.37 mi
01h 49m
Flight
63.77 mi
102.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.37 mi
Kilometers
127.73 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ortonville
MI

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
39.6 mi
00h 54m
To Vassar
39.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Vassar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Vassar.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    660 ft · 11 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hall Road

    153 m · 9 sec · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Hall Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison

    1903 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ortonville Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue

    1041 ft · 18 sec · East Huron Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Vassar.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
20.3 mi · 26%
Hall Road
15.8 mi · 20%
I 75 North
13.3 mi · 17%
Ortonville Road
9.67 mi · 12%
North State Road
7.56 mi · 10%
State Road
5.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue on South State Road

20.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ortonville
00h 54m from Clinton Township
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vassar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Vassar?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ortonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Clinton Township and 39.7 miles from Vassar.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton Township and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vassar.

Stop Ideas Near Ortonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ortonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ortonville.

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

25 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

27 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

40 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Vassar

#2 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Vassar. The current time is 00:20:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.