How far is Detroit, MI from Vassar, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Vassar, MI is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Vassar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Vassar.
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Start on Cadillac Square
634 ft · 29 sec · Cadillac Square
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Continue on Cadillac Square
30 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Street
950 ft · 38 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
2106 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
39.9 mi · 44 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
1903 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Ortonville Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road
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Continue on South State Road
20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road
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Continue on South State Street
2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North State Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on Goodrich Street
3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue
1041 ft · 18 sec · East 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 Detroit and Vassar.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
39.9 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit 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 Detroit to Vassar?
The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 43.4 miles from Detroit and 43.4 miles from Vassar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vassar.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 76.88 mi (123.72 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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