How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Bedford, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Bedford, MI is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Bedford.
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Start on North Park Street
92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1940 ft · 35 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Gull Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gull Road
45 m · 9 sec · Gull Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East D Avenue
2973 ft · 46 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Bedford Road North
1.2 km · 1 min · Bedford Road North
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Continue on State Highway 37
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Turn right onto Hutchinson Road
10 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Bedford.
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.
M 89
Continue on M 89
7.95 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Bedford?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
South Gull Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Kalamazoo and 12.7 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near South Gull Lake
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 South Gull Lake.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).
#1 Kalamazoo
The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,009 |
| Coordinates | 42.2917100, -85.5872300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 32,199 |
| Coordinates | 42.3953200, -85.2322200 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-85.23222, 42.39532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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