How far is Reese, MI from Vassar, MI?
The driving distance from Reese, MI to Vassar, MI is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reese and Vassar.
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Start on Gates Street
11 m · 7 sec · Gates Street
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Turn left onto Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto South Van Buren Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · South Van Buren Road
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Turn left onto West Saginaw Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · 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 Reese 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.
West Saginaw Road
Turn left onto West Saginaw Road
4.89 mi · 00h 07m
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 Reese 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 Reese to Vassar?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Reese and 4.6 miles from Vassar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reese and Mostly Sunny near Vassar.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Bay City, MI
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reese and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.64 km).
#1 Reese
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 43.4505800, -83.6963500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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