How far is Iron Mountain, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Iron Mountain, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 459.4 miles (739.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo.
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Start on East Ludington Street
35 m · 7 sec · East Ludington Street
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Turn right onto South Stephenson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141
1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141
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Turn right onto US-141
1.1 mi · 1 min · US-141
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3195 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
29.1 mi · 43 min · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
58.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
124 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
33.8 mi · 38 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 22 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
17.4 mi · 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
851 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
622 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
2595 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto South Westnedge Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Westnedge Avenue
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Continue on South Park Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 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 Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 43 South
Continue straight
124 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Iron Mountain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iron Mountain to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 459.4 miles (739.4 km) and usually takes 07h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roosevelt Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.4 miles from Iron Mountain and 236 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.13 one way or $122.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Iron Mountain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt Park.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iron Mountain and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 273.07 mi (439.46 km).
#1 Iron Mountain
City in Dickinson County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,268 |
| Coordinates | 45.8202300, -88.0659600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.94 | $137.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $75.44 | $150.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.98 | $171.96 |
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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