How far is City of Kalamazoo, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from City of Kalamazoo, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
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Start on the route
65 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Park Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1940 ft · 35 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Gull Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gull Road
45 m · 9 sec · Gull Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East D Avenue
2973 ft · 46 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
2814 ft · 43 sec · M 89
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Turn left onto North 34th Street
113 m · 19 sec · North 34th Street
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Turn right onto East D Avenue
2737 ft · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · North 35th Street
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Continue on East C Avenue
1671 ft · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Continue on Fraulin Drive
108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fraulin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
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.
Gull Road
Turn right onto Gull Road
4.07 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Kalamazoo to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Eastwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from City of Kalamazoo and 6.7 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Eastwood
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 Eastwood.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Kalamazoo and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.31 km).
#1 City of Kalamazoo
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2748800, -85.5881900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 10,712 |
| Coordinates | 42.3958700, -85.4197300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fraulin Drive (-85.419501, 42.39589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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