How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
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.
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
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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 left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
3043 ft · 56 sec · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 1: Woodward Avenue
2415 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
948 ft · 35 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Gerald Street
64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street
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Continue on Gerald Street
63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Highland Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Michigan Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Kalamazoo and 67.9 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.42 one way or $40.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Michigan Center
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 Michigan Center.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.04 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 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.27 | $20.42 | $40.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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