How far is Almena, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Almena, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almena and Kalamazoo.
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Start on County Road 653
6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653
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Turn left onto County Road 375
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 375
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Turn left onto County Road 652
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 652
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
1717 ft · 57 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 Almena and Kalamazoo.
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.
Longest stretch
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9.67 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Almena to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alamo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Almena and 6.7 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Alamo
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 Alamo.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Bangor
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 12.31 mi (19.81 km).
#1 Almena
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 5,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.2647600, -85.8252900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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