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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.4 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.4 mi
Kilometers
40.88 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-17T11:32
Arrive Bedford
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kalamazoo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
South Gull Lake
MI

Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA

From Kalamazoo
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Bedford
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1940 ft · 35 sec · Riverview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gull Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Gull Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gull Road

    45 m · 9 sec · Gull Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gull Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East D Avenue

    2973 ft · 46 sec · East D Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  11. 11

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  12. 12

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bedford Road North

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Hutchinson Road

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 89
7.95 mi · 31%
Gull Road
7.88 mi · 31%
West Michigan Avenue
4.59 mi · 18%
State Highway 37
2.88 mi · 11%
Bedford Road North
0.73 mi · 3%
East D Avenue
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Gull Lake
00h 18m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Gull Lake, 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 South Gull Lake.

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

18 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Albion station

55 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Bangor

59 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Bedford (-85.23222, 42.39532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and Bedford. The current time is 11:32:54.

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.