How far is Vassar, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Vassar, MI to Livonia, MI is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vassar and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vassar and Livonia.
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Start on East Huron Avenue
1041 ft · 19 sec · East Huron Avenue
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Turn right onto Goodrich Street
5 m · 1 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on Goodrich Street
2995 ft · 51 sec · Goodrich Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Road
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Continue on South State Street
2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North State Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · North State Road
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Continue on South State Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · South State Road
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Continue on North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Road
1006 ft · 48 sec · Depot Road
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Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2592 ft · 51 sec · Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1598 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
3199 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1082 ft · 20 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Haggerty Connector
51 m · 9 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Haggerty Connector
3.4 mi · 5 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on I 96 West
880 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit
1355 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vassar and Livonia.
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.
South State Road
Continue on South State Road
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vassar and Sunny near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vassar to Livonia?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39 miles from Vassar and 59.7 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vassar and Sunny near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Ortonville
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 Ortonville.
Flint station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vassar and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 70.32 mi (113.17 km).
#1 Vassar
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,909 |
| Coordinates | 43.3719700, -83.5832900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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