How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Paradise, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Paradise, MI is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Paradise.
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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
101.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry
2066 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
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Continue on Front Street
124 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Deerfoot Road
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Continue straight
24 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Paradise.
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Paradise?
The road trip is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Houghton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Kalamazoo and 177.3 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 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 $47.18 one way or $94.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Paradise.
Stop Ideas Near Houghton Lake
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 Houghton Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 300.8 mi (484.09 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 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,176 |
| Coordinates | 46.6275200, -85.0375900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-85.03759, 46.62752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $47.18 | $94.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.21 | $106.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.35 | $132.71 |
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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