How far is Dearborn, MI from Vassar, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Vassar, MI is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.81 mi
01h 57m
Flight
75.4 mi
121.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.15 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Dearborn
45.4 mi
00h 58m
To Vassar
45.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
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 Dearborn and Vassar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Vassar.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    37.5 mi · 40 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1903 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ortonville Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street

  16. 16

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

    1041 ft · 18 sec · East Huron Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 41%
South State Road
20.3 mi · 22%
Ortonville Road
9.67 mi · 11%
North State Road
7.56 mi · 8%
State Road
5.74 mi · 6%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 58m from Dearborn
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn 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 Dearborn to Vassar?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Dearborn and 45.4 miles from Vassar.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, 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 Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Vassar

#2 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 Dearborn and Vassar. The current time is 00:19:58.

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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.