How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Muskegon, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Muskegon, MI is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
A city in Kent County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Muskegon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Muskegon.
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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
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
2409 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon
1550 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
993 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Seaway Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec · Seaway Drive
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Continue on West Muskegon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Apple Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Muskegon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Park Street
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muskegon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Muskegon?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Kalamazoo and 45.5 miles from Muskegon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muskegon.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyoming.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Holland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.88 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 Muskegon
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 36,462 |
| Coordinates | 43.2341800, -86.2483900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muskegon (-86.24839, 43.23418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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