How far is City of Kalamazoo, MI from Fulton, MI?

The driving distance from City of Kalamazoo, MI to Fulton, MI is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.91 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.91 mi
Kilometers
38.48 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Tue, Apr 21, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in City of Kalamazoo
Tue, Apr 21, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Kalamazoo
2026-04-21T10:03
Arrive Fulton
Tue, Apr 21, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Kalamazoo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vicksburg
MI

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

From City of Kalamazoo
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Fulton
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Kalamazoo and Fulton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Kalamazoo and Fulton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    118 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Westnedge Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Westnedge Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whites Road

    126 m · 10 sec · Whites Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cork Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Cork Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Portage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portage Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Portage Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Centre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Centre Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sprinkle Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sprinkle Road

  9. 9

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East V Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 29th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South 29th Street

  11. 11

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

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East W Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East W Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Kalamazoo and Fulton.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East W Avenue
6.57 mi · 27%
Sprinkle Road
5.28 mi · 22%
Portage Road
3.22 mi · 13%
East V Avenue
2.29 mi · 10%
West Cork Street
1.15 mi · 5%
South Westnedge Avenue
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East W Avenue

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

6.57 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
00h 16m from City of Kalamazoo
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Kalamazoo to Fulton?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from City of Kalamazoo and 12.6 miles from Fulton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

20 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

36 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

50 mi away
200 Depot Drive
RAIL

Bangor

52 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Kalamazoo and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.32 km).

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#1 City of Kalamazoo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population0
Coordinates42.2748800, -85.5881900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fulton

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population2,399
Coordinates42.1150500, -85.3524900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.588192, 42.274903)
End: East W Avenue (-85.35249, 42.115052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Kalamazoo and Fulton. The current time is 10:03:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.