How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Iron Mountain, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Iron Mountain, MI is about 446.8 miles (719 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Iron Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Iron Mountain.
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Start on North Park Street
993 ft · 24 sec · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Kalamazoo Avenue
667 ft · 13 sec · West Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Michikal Street
1521 ft · 28 sec · Michikal Street
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
2084 ft · 49 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Stadium Drive
3.2 mi · 6 min · Stadium Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US-131 SOUTH: Three Rivers
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
1840 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1750 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.2 mi · 21 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
51 mi · 58 min · South Skokie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
28.2 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141
1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on South Stephenson Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ludington Street
35 m · 2 sec · East Ludington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ludington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Iron Mountain.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalamazoo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Iron Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Iron Mountain?
The road trip is about 446.8 miles (719 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?
Roosevelt Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.3 miles from Kalamazoo and 223.4 miles from Iron Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 173.7 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 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 $59.47 one way or $118.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kalamazoo and Iron Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalamazoo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Iron Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt Park.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Iron Mountain. Straight-line distance: 273.07 mi (439.46 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 Iron Mountain
City in Dickinson County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,268 |
| Coordinates | 45.8202300, -88.0659600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iron Mountain (-88.06596, 45.82023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $59.47 | $118.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.07 | $134.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $73.39 | $146.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $83.64 | $167.29 |
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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