How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Carrollton, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Carrollton.
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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
43.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 13: Saginaw
1149 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Sheridan Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road
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Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn straight onto Albee Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Albee Road
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Continue on East Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Road
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Continue on East Street
2948 ft · 50 sec · East Street
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East Genesee Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · East Genesee Avenue
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Continue on Genesee Street
140 m · 9 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Avenue
1751 ft · 36 sec · West Genesee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
2124 ft · 46 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Avenue
1052 ft · 31 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Weiss Street
1351 ft · 40 sec · Weiss Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
60 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Carrollton.
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
43.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Kalamazoo and 76.6 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near DeWitt
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 DeWitt.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 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 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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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