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

The driving distance from Fulton, MI to City of Kalamazoo, MI is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
22.57 mi
00h 38m
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
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Kalamazoo
Tue, Apr 21, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Tue, Apr 21, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-21T12:18
Arrive City of Kalamazoo
Tue, Apr 21, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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 Fulton
11.2 mi
00h 19m
To City of Kalamazoo
11.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East W Avenue

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East W Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 29th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South 29th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East V Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East V Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sprinkle Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Sprinkle Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Centre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Centre Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Portage Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Portage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Portage Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Cork Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Cork Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Whites Road

    126 m · 13 sec · Whites Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Westnedge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Westnedge Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Park Street

    1707 ft · 37 sec · South Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East W Avenue
6.57 mi · 29%
Sprinkle Road
5.28 mi · 23%
Portage Road
3.22 mi · 14%
East V Avenue
2.29 mi · 10%
East Cork Street
1.15 mi · 5%
South 29th Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East W Avenue

Start on 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
00h 19m from Fulton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.2 miles from Fulton and 11.3 miles from City of Kalamazoo.

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 6.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fulton and City of Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fulton

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population2,399
Coordinates42.1150500, -85.3524900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Kalamazoo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population0
Coordinates42.2748800, -85.5881900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton (-85.35249, 42.11505)
End: City of Kalamazoo (-85.58819, 42.27488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 Fulton and City of Kalamazoo. The current time is 12:18:16.

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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.