How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Ferndale, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Ferndale, MI is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Ferndale.
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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
90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: 8 Mile Road
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
904 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 8 Mile Road
2061 ft · 46 sec · West 8 Mile Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West 8 Mile Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · West 8 Mile Road
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Take the exit left
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West 8 Mile Road
47 m · 5 sec · West 8 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
916 ft · 35 sec · West 9 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Ferndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Business Spur I-94
Take the exit straight toward I 94 East
90.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Kalamazoo and 69.4 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Leoni
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 Leoni.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 125.72 mi (202.33 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 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 20,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.1346500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-83.13465, 42.46059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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