How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Hastings, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Hastings, MI is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Barry County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Hastings.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1940 ft · 35 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Gull Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gull Road
45 m · 9 sec · Gull Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gull Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East D Avenue
118 m · 19 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn left onto North 32nd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn straight onto East AB Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East AB Avenue
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Continue on West Gull Lake Drive
1984 ft · 34 sec · West Gull Lake Drive
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South Grove Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Grove Street
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
1800 ft · 31 sec · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South M 43 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · South M 43 Highway
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on South M-43 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South M-43 Highway
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Continue on West State Highway 43
1.4 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 43
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Continue on West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1023 ft · 33 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Green Street
17 m · 2 sec · West Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Hastings.
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.
South M-43 Highway
Continue on South M-43 Highway
6.12 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Areas Of Frost near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Hastings?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Prairieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Kalamazoo and 17.2 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Areas Of Frost near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Prairieville
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 Prairieville.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.28 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 Hastings
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,335 |
| Coordinates | 42.6458700, -85.2908400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hastings (-85.29084, 42.64587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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