How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Flat Rock, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Flat Rock, MI is about 433.7 miles (697.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Flat Rock.
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Start on North Park Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
139 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Turn left onto County 426 M.5 Road
1 mi · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto County 416 20th Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · County 416 20th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Flat Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Park Street
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 433.7 miles (697.9 km) and usually takes 08h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.7 miles from Kalamazoo and 217 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 177 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.70 one way or $115.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego 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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 256.71 mi (413.13 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 Flat Rock
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 9,959 |
| Coordinates | 45.8258000, -87.1834700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-87.18347, 45.8258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 698 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
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 | $57.70 | $115.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.07 | $130.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.21 | $142.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.15 | $162.30 |
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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