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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Road
79.7 mi
01h 58m
Flight
72.99 mi
117.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.99 mi
Kilometers
117.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.27 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Westland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Vassar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
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
Ortonville
MI

Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Westland
39.9 mi
00h 59m
To Vassar
39.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    3201 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 5 North

    3113 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    59 m · 11 sec · Martin Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1099 ft · 21 sec · Martin Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    3233 ft · 1 min · Martin Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Parkway

    40 m · 2 sec · Martin Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Parkway

    1589 ft · 30 sec · Martin Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Martin Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Martin Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Martin Road

    2597 ft · 53 sec · Martin Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road

    1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  22. 22

    Continue on White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Holcomb Road

    845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Road

    20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South State Street

    2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 1 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue

    1041 ft · 18 sec · East Huron Avenue

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
20.3 mi · 26%
I 275 North
10.2 mi · 13%
Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 12%
North State Road
7.56 mi · 9%
M 5 North
6.28 mi · 8%
State Road
5.74 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ortonville
00h 59m from Westland
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Lapeer station

25 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

27 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

40 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Vassar. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population81,116
Coordinates42.3242000, -83.4002100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Vassar

#2 Vassar

City in Michigan, USA

Population3,909
Coordinates43.3719700, -83.5832900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Westland (-83.40021, 42.3242)
End: Vassar (-83.58329, 43.37197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westland and Vassar. The current time is 05:52:01.

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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.