How far is Holland, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?

The driving distance from Holland, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.34 mi
01h 05m
Flight
43.35 mi
69.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.34 mi
Kilometers
106.76 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamazoo
Tue, May 12, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Holland
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-05-12T19:18
Arrive Kalamazoo
Tue, May 12, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Allegan
MI

City in Michigan

From Holland
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Kalamazoo
41.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South River Avenue

    2618 ft · 1 min · South River Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 48th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 48th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Road

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Lincoln Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marshall Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Allegan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on M-89

    1.3 mi · 2 min · M-89

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South, M 43 West

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131

    4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131

  16. 16

    Continue on North Westnedge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland and 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Road
26.9 mi · 41%
US 131 South
8.17 mi · 12%
BUS US-131
4.77 mi · 7%
West Allegan Street
1.62 mi · 2%
Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2%
M-89
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Road

Turn straight onto Lincoln Road

19.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allegan
00h 32m from Holland
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Holland 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 Holland to Kalamazoo?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Allegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Holland and 41.5 miles from Kalamazoo.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allegan

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

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

RAIL

Bangor

32 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

34 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Holland station

35 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

50 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

City in Michigan, United States

Population26,033
Coordinates42.7875200, -86.1089300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Kalamazoo

#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Avenue (-86.108978, 42.78752)
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and Kalamazoo. The current time is 19:18:26.

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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.