How far is Allendale, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Kalamazoo.
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Start on Lake Michigan Drive
583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Take the exit slight left
41 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto Linden Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Linden Drive
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Continue on Luce Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Luce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Fennessy Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Fennessy Street
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Continue on Fennessey Street Southwest
2306 ft · 41 sec · Fennessey Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Wilson Avenue Southwest
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 28th Street Southwest
4.3 mi · 7 min · 28th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1788 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131
4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131
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Continue on North Westnedge Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Park Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Kalamazoo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 131 South
Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 00h 43m
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 Allendale and Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Allendale and 36.2 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allendale and Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
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 Wayland.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Rockford, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 50.57 mi (81.39 km).
#1 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,505 |
| Coordinates | 42.9722500, -85.9536500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalamazoo
The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,009 |
| Coordinates | 42.2917100, -85.5872300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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