How far is Vassar, MI from Dayton, MI?
The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Dayton, MI is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vassar and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vassar and Dayton.
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Start on East Huron Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · East Huron Avenue
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Continue on West Saginaw Road
2717 ft · 46 sec · West Saginaw Road
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Turn right onto Cottrell Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cottrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waterman Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Vassar Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Vassar Road
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Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 17 min · West Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto South Hurds Corner Road
3.5 mi · 14 min · South Hurds Corner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hurds Corner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vassar and Dayton.
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 Sanilac Road
Turn right onto West Sanilac Road
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vassar and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vassar to Dayton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Juniata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Vassar and 12.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vassar and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Juniata
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 Juniata.
Lapeer station
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Flint station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vassar and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 km).
#1 Vassar
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,909 |
| Coordinates | 43.3719700, -83.5832900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Township of Tuscola County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.4616900, -83.2874500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hurds Corner Road (-83.287412, 43.461674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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