How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo is 46.59 miles (74.98 km).

Flight distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is 46.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Kalamazoo, Michigan is: 50.57 miles (81.38 km) by car.

Driving from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Population 200031
GPS Coordinates 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W
Latitude 42.9633600
Longitude -85.6680900
Altitude 195
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 Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo

The distance between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The current time is 20:04:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.75 liters (1.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo is $5.99 (diesel $7.68).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $5.99 $6.88 $7.76 $7.68

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 April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Rapids 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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