How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Marysville, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Marysville, MI is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (263 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.87 mi
03h 32m
Flight
163.4 mi
262.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.4 mi
Kilometers
262.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.87 mi
Kilometers
305.56 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalamazoo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Kalamazoo
94.8 mi
01h 46m
To Marysville
95.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Marysville.

  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 left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    34.9 mi · 37 min · Ford Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BL: Marysville

    1854 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1224 ft · 23 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    2880 ft · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Huron Boulevard

    1065 ft · 30 sec · Huron Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Jersey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
46 mi · 24%
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 24%
Ford Freeway
34.9 mi · 18%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 14%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 46m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Kalamazoo and Chance Snow Showers near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Marysville?

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Kalamazoo and 95.1 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (263 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Kalamazoo and Chance Snow Showers near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 163.4 mi (262.96 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Marysville

#2 Marysville

City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

Population9,649
Coordinates42.9125300, -82.4868600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Marysville (-82.48686, 42.91253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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 Marysville. The current time is 06:52:52.

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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.