How far is Battle Creek, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, United States
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East State Street
152 m · 24 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94
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Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
1030 ft · 25 sec · 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 Battle Creek 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Battle Creek and 13.2 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Galesburg
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 Galesburg.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 km).
#1 Battle Creek
The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
| Population | 50,799 |
| Coordinates | 42.3173000, -85.1781600 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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