How far is Livonia, MI from Vassar, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Vassar, MI is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Road
78.45 mi
01h 58m
Flight
70.32 mi
113.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.32 mi
Kilometers
113.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.45 mi
Kilometers
126.25 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Vassar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
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 Livonia
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 Livonia
39.2 mi
00h 59m
To Vassar
39.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North

    3113 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road

    2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  29. 29

    Continue on White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Holcomb Road

    845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South State Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road

  37. 37

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street

  40. 40

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

    1041 ft · 18 sec · East Huron Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia 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
41 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
20.3 mi · 26%
Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 12%
North State Road
7.56 mi · 10%
M 5 North
6.28 mi · 8%
State Road
5.74 mi · 7%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ortonville
00h 59m from Livonia
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Vassar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Vassar?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 39.2 miles from Livonia and 39.2 miles from Vassar.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny 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 Livonia and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 70.32 mi (113.17 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Vassar

#2 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Vassar. The current time is 01:21:21.

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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.