How far is Vassar, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Flint, MI is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.55 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.38 mi
40.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.6 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Vassar
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassar
2026-05-12T20:06
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vassar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Otisville
MI

Town

From Vassar
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Flint
17.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
13.3 mi · 38%
North State Road
10.1 mi · 29%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
7.95 mi · 23%
State Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Goodrich Street
0.57 mi · 2%
South State Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North State Road

Continue on North State Road

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otisville
00h 21m from Vassar
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Vassar and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Otisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Vassar and 17.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Vassar and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Otisville

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

20 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

22 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

47 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassar and Flint. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 km).

Vassar

#1 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

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

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Huron Avenue (-83.583281, 43.371982)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Vassar and Flint. The current time is 20:06:07.

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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.