How far is Holly, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.61 mi
02h 15m
Flight
105.56 mi
169.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.56 mi
Kilometers
169.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.61 mi
Kilometers
235.94 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamazoo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Holly
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Kalamazoo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly
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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Holly
67 mi
01h 07m
To Kalamazoo
79.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Silver Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Silver Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on M 59 West: Howell

    77 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highland Road

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Highland Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH

    1191 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lansing Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue

    1030 ft · 25 sec · North Westnedge Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly and Kalamazoo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
35.5 mi · 24%
I 69 South
31.9 mi · 22%
I 94 West
27.6 mi · 19%
Highland Road
12.5 mi · 9%
US 23 South
12 mi · 8%
Grange Hall Road
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 07m from Holly
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Holly 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 Holly to Kalamazoo?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Holly and 79.6 miles from Kalamazoo.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Holly and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Kalamazoo.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 105.56 mi (169.89 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Kalamazoo

#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.99 $43.98
Premium $4.65 $24.06 $48.12
Diesel $5.30 $27.42 $54.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly and Kalamazoo. The current time is 04:59:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.