How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Lincoln Park, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Lincoln Park, MI is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
131.22 mi
02h 27m
Flight
123.18 mi
198.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.18 mi
Kilometers
198.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.22 mi
Kilometers
211.18 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Jackson
MI

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

From Kalamazoo
65.4 mi
01h 13m
To Lincoln Park
65.7 mi
01h 13m

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
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Lincoln Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Lincoln Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto King Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39: Southfield Freeway

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Highway

    2461 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Lincoln Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 35%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 35%
I 94
32.7 mi · 25%
Southfield Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.34 mi · 2%
King Highway
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 13m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Lincoln Park?

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Kalamazoo and 65.7 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, 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 Jackson.

RAIL

Jackson station

501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

29 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

54 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 123.18 mi (198.24 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Park

#2 Lincoln Park

City in Wayne County in the U.

Population36,066
Coordinates42.2505900, -83.1785400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Lincoln Park (-83.17854, 42.25059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and Lincoln Park. The current time is 21:29:48.

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.