How far is Flushing, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?

The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.22 mi
02h 04m
Flight
103.04 mi
165.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.04 mi
Kilometers
165.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.22 mi
Kilometers
204.74 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamazoo
Tue, May 5, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Flushing
Tue, May 5, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flushing
2026-05-05T08:19
Arrive Kalamazoo
Tue, May 5, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flushing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flushing
63.5 mi
01h 02m
To Kalamazoo
63.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flushing and Kalamazoo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flushing and Kalamazoo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3053 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Seymour Road

    1195 ft · 43 sec · South Seymour Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pierson Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Pierson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Sheridan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  17. 17

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue

    1030 ft · 25 sec · North Westnedge Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flushing and Kalamazoo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sheridan Road
36.5 mi · 29%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 27%
I 94 West
27.6 mi · 22%
US 127
16.1 mi · 13%
West Pierson Road
3.34 mi · 3%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 02m from Flushing
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flushing and Rain Showers Likely near Kalamazoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flushing to Kalamazoo?

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Flushing and 63.7 miles from Kalamazoo.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flushing and Rain Showers Likely near Kalamazoo.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 103.04 mi (165.83 km).

Flushing

#1 Flushing

City in Michigan

Population7,840
Coordinates43.0630800, -83.8510700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Kalamazoo

#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.85107, 43.063011)
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flushing and Kalamazoo. The current time is 08:19:57.

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.