Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Vassar, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington Hills, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Vassar, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Vassar, MI covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Road, Ortonville Road, North State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on South State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 20.3 mi | 29m |
| Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| North State Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| State Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West 12 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 20.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Vassar, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the right lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Richardson Road
5
Turn right onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
6
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
7
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williams Lake Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
10
Continue on White Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Road
11
Continue on South Holcomb Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Holcomb Road
12
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Washington Street
13
Turn left onto M 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on M 15
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on M 15
20 mi
·
29 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on M 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South State Street
17
Continue on M 15
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North State Road
18
Continue on M 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
19
Continue on M 15
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road
20
Continue on M 15
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Goodrich Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto M 15
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Huron Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
M 15
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.2 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vassar, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 68.4 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South State Road for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 12 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Haggerty Road
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Williams Lake Road
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Maceday Lake Road
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vassar, MI
Afternoon in Vassar on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Ortonville, MI
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
68.4 mi in 1h 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on South State Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West 12 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (South Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on South State Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (South Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vassar, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Vassar, MI
More trips to Vassar, MI
Explore more options from Farmington Hills, MI or browse trips ending in Vassar, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.