How far is Dayton, MI from Vassar, MI?
The driving distance from Dayton, MI to Vassar, MI is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Vassar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Vassar.
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Start on South Hurds Corner Road
3.5 mi · 14 min · South Hurds Corner Road
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Turn right onto East Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 17 min · East Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto South Vassar Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Vassar Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Vassar Road
739 ft · 12 sec · South Vassar Road
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Turn straight onto Waterman Road
72 m · 4 sec · Waterman Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Waterman Road
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Turn left onto Cottrell Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cottrell Drive
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Turn left onto West Saginaw Road
2717 ft · 46 sec · West Saginaw Road
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Continue on West Huron Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · West Huron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Huron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Vassar.
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.
East Sanilac Road
Turn right onto East Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Vassar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Vassar?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Juniata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Dayton and 11.4 miles from Vassar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Vassar.
Stop Ideas Near Juniata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Juniata.
Lapeer station
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Bay City, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 km).
#1 Dayton
Township of Tuscola County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.4616900, -83.2874500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vassar
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,909 |
| Coordinates | 43.3719700, -83.5832900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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