How far is Vassar, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
91.03 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.4 mi
121.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.03 mi
Kilometers
146.5 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Vassar
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassar
2026-04-17T23:05
Arrive Dearborn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Vassar
45.5 mi
00h 52m
To Dearborn
45.5 mi
00h 52m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vassar and Dearborn.

  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

    37.6 mi · 40 min · I-75 South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
37.6 mi · 41%
State Road
13.3 mi · 15%
South State Road
10.2 mi · 11%
North State Road
10.1 mi · 11%
North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 11%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

37.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 52m from Vassar
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vassar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vassar to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Vassar and 45.5 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vassar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassar and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).

Vassar

#1 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Huron Avenue (-83.583281, 43.371982)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 Dearborn. The current time is 23:05:49.

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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.