How far is Kalamazoo, MI from New Baltimore, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to New Baltimore, MI is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
170.31 mi
03h 13m
Flight
147.69 mi
237.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.31 mi
Kilometers
274.09 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive New Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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

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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Kalamazoo
85 mi
01h 36m
To New Baltimore
85.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and New Baltimore.

  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

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Green Street

    2611 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
46 mi · 27%
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 27%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 10%
Ford Freeway
11.8 mi · 7%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 36m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny near New Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to New Baltimore?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Kalamazoo and 85.3 miles from New Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny near New Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and New Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 147.69 mi (237.69 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
New Baltimore

#2 New Baltimore

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population12,281
Coordinates42.6811400, -82.7368600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: New Baltimore (-82.73686, 42.68114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.75 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.5 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and New Baltimore. The current time is 22:44:13.

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.