How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Marquette, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Marquette, MI is about 452.5 miles (728.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Marquette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Marquette.
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Start on North Park Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
139 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn right onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on South Front Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Front Street
22 m · 4 sec · South Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Front Street
894 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Rock Street
639 ft · 26 sec · Rock Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1249 ft · 43 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Marquette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Park Street
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Marquette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Marquette?
The road trip is about 452.5 miles (728.3 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.1 miles from Kalamazoo and 226.4 miles from Marquette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.5 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 $60.22 one way or $120.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Partly Sunny near Marquette.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Marquette. Straight-line distance: 307 mi (494.07 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 Marquette
City in the U.
| Population | 20,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.5435400, -87.3954200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marquette (-87.39542, 46.54354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 728 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $60.22 | $120.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.92 | $135.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.32 | $148.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.70 | $169.41 |
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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