How far is Highland Park, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Kalamazoo.
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Start on Fraulin Drive
108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1671 ft · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Continue on North 35th Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · North 35th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East D Avenue
2737 ft · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn left onto North 34th Street
113 m · 19 sec · North 34th Street
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Turn right onto M 89
2814 ft · 37 sec · M 89
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Continue on East D Avenue
2973 ft · 49 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 · 36 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 Highland Park 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.
Gull Road
Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road
4.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Highland Park and 6.3 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 11.18 mi (17.99 km).
#1 Highland Park
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 10,712 |
| Coordinates | 42.3958700, -85.4197300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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