How far is Detroit, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Detroit and Kalamazoo is 129.88 miles (209.02 km).

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is 129.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Detroit to Kalamazoo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Kalamazoo, Michigan is: 140.4 miles (225.95 km) by car.

Driving from Detroit to Kalamazoo will take approximately 02 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.

Population 665369
GPS Coordinates 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W
Latitude 42.3314300
Longitude -83.0457500
Altitude 183
Country United States
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#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is located on the Kalamazoo River in southwestern Michigan. Kalamazoo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Population 76009
GPS Coordinates 42°17'30"N 85°35'14"W
Latitude 42.2917100
Longitude -85.5872300
Altitude 239
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit and Kalamazoo

The distance between Detroit and Kalamazoo is 226 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Detroit and Kalamazoo. The current time is 01:00:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.75 liters (4.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit and Kalamazoo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit to Kalamazoo is $16.62 (diesel $21.33).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $16.62 $19.1 $21.56 $21.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit and Kalamazoo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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