How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Burton, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Burton, MI is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Burton.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto King Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 East
27.4 mi · 30 min · Business Spur I-94
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
59.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Road
2170 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South Center Road
2958 ft · 2 min · South Center Road
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Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Lippincott Boulevard
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Turn right onto Amy Street
1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Burton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
59.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kalamazoo and Chance Light Rain near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Burton?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 67.2 miles from Kalamazoo and 67.4 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kalamazoo and Chance Light Rain near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Dimondale
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 Dimondale.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Burton. Straight-line distance: 111.46 mi (179.38 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 Burton
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 28,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.9994700, -83.6163400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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