How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Grand Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Haven, MI is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.86 mi
01h 33m
Flight
62.46 mi
100.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.46 mi
Kilometers
100.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.86 mi
Kilometers
112.43 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Sat, Apr 18, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-18T00:11
Arrive Grand Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalamazoo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Kalamazoo
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To Grand Haven
34.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Otsego

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Allegan Street

    78 m · 3 sec · Allegan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M-89

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89

  7. 7

    Continue on East Allegan Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Allegan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Marshall Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street

    35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street

    50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cutler Street

    879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Waverly Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Waverly Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 24th Street

    880 ft · 30 sec · East 24th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US 31

    11.8 mi · 17 min · US 31

  19. 19

    Continue on West Olive Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · West Olive Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Beacon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Beacon Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    141 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1389 ft · 32 sec · Franklin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    104 m · 20 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    613 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Road
26.4 mi · 38%
North Park Street
14.1 mi · 20%
US 31
11.8 mi · 17%
West Olive Road
8.1 mi · 12%
South Waverly Road
1.89 mi · 3%
East Allegan Street
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Road

Continue on Lincoln Road

18.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 46m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Grand Haven?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Kalamazoo and 34.9 miles from Grand Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.

RAIL

Holland station

15 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

41 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Bangor

41 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

55 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven. Straight-line distance: 62.46 mi (100.52 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Grand Haven

#2 Grand Haven

City in Michigan

Population11,040
Coordinates43.0630700, -86.2283900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Grand Haven (-86.22839, 43.06307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven. The current time is 00:11:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.