How far is Troy, MI from Vassar, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Vassar, MI is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Vassar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Vassar.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West
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Continue on West Main Street
1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Keep slight right
615 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West 15 Mile Road
2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
2187 ft · 55 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
81 m · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1109 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
36 m · 7 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
9.7 mi · 11 min · East Holland Avenue
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Continue on Sanilac Road
1.3 mi · 1 min · Sanilac Road
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Turn slight right onto West Saginaw Road
4.5 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 Troy and Vassar.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Washington
Turn right onto East Washington
59.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Chance Light Rain near Vassar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Vassar?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Troy and 78.2 miles from Vassar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Chance Light Rain near Vassar.
Stop Ideas Near Clare
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 Clare.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 124.63 mi (200.57 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $30.96 | $61.91 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
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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