How far is Westland, MI from Vassar, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Vassar, MI is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Westland and Vassar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Vassar.
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Start on Ford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
3201 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North
3113 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1099 ft · 21 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
3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway
40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway
1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road
52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road
2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin 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 Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on South Holcomb Road
845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road
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Continue on South State Road
20.3 mi · 30 min · South 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
7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on Goodrich Street
3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue
1041 ft · 18 sec · East Huron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Huron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westland and Vassar.
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
20.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westland and Mostly Sunny near Vassar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Vassar?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 39.9 miles from Westland and 39.8 miles from Vassar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westland and Mostly Sunny near Vassar.
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 Westland and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vassar
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,909 |
| Coordinates | 43.3719700, -83.5832900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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