How far is Vassar, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
87.69 mi
01h 31m
Flight
76.04 mi
122.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.04 mi
Kilometers
122.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassar
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vassar
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
Lake Fenton
MI

Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA

From Vassar
44.5 mi
00h 45m
To Ann Arbor
43.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vassar and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on East Huron Avenue

    1041 ft · 19 sec · East Huron Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goodrich Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Goodrich Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    2995 ft · 51 sec · Goodrich Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North State Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 West: Flint

    2532 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
45.4 mi · 52%
State Road
13.3 mi · 15%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
10.8 mi · 12%
North State Road
10.1 mi · 12%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 3%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Fenton
00h 45m from Vassar
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vassar and Partly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vassar to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Lake Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Vassar and 43.2 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vassar and Partly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

23 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

40 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

41 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassar and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 76.04 mi (122.37 km).

Vassar

#1 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: East Huron Avenue (-83.583281, 43.371982)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Vassar and Ann Arbor. The current time is 23:06:21.

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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.