How far is Vassar, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.02 mi
01h 39m
Flight
63.77 mi
102.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.02 mi
Kilometers
128.78 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassar
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Clinton Township
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Ortonville
MI

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Vassar
40 mi
00h 49m
To Clinton Township
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vassar and Clinton Township.

  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

    Continue on South State Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    13.5 mi · 14 min · I-75 South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vassar and Clinton Township.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 59 East
16.3 mi · 20%
I-75 South
13.5 mi · 17%
State Road
13.3 mi · 17%
South State Road
10.2 mi · 13%
North State Road
10.1 mi · 13%
North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

M 59 East

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 21m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ortonville
00h 49m from Vassar
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vassar and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vassar to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 40 miles from Vassar and 40.1 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vassar and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton Township.

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 Vassar and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).

Vassar

#1 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Huron Avenue (-83.583281, 43.371982)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 Clinton Township. The current time is 00:23:27.

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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.