How far is Hastings, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Hastings, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Barry County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Kalamazoo.
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Start on West Green Street
17 m · 9 sec · West Green Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1023 ft · 36 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on West State Highway 43
1.4 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 43
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Continue on West M-43 Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · West M-43 Highway
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Continue on South M 43 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · South M 43 Highway
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
1800 ft · 31 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on North Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grove Street
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on West Gull Lake Drive
1984 ft · 34 sec · West Gull Lake Drive
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Turn straight onto East AB Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East AB Avenue
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Continue on North 32nd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn right onto East D Avenue
118 m · 13 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn left onto Gull Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gull Road
40 m · 8 sec · Gull Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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Turn left onto Riverview Drive
1940 ft · 35 sec · Riverview Drive
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Continue on East Michigan Avenue
1765 ft · 40 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
1030 ft · 25 sec · North Westnedge Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Park Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Kalamazoo.
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.
West M-43 Highway
Continue on West M-43 Highway
7.82 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Hastings and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Prairieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hastings and 29.2 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Prairieville
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 Prairieville.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.28 km).
#1 Hastings
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,335 |
| Coordinates | 42.6458700, -85.2908400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalamazoo
The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,009 |
| Coordinates | 42.2917100, -85.5872300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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