How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Forest Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Forest Hills, MI is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Forest Hills.
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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
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing
556 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 East: Lansing
1395 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left
3170 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Lowell, Flint
790 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 21 East: Lowell, Flint
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Fulton Street East
4.6 mi · 6 min · Fulton Street East
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Turn left
148 m · 41 sec
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Turn left
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Forest Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Park Street
Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Kalamazoo and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Kalamazoo and 30.6 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kalamazoo and Chance Rain Showers near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
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 Wayland.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Rockford, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.68 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 Forest Hills
Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA
| Population | 25,867 |
| Coordinates | 42.9594700, -85.4897500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-85.48975, 42.95947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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