How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Pavilion, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Pavilion, MI is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Pavilion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Pavilion.
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Start on North Park Street
92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto King Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Sprinkle Road
2783 ft · 59 sec · Sprinkle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sprinkle Road
45 m · 8 sec · Sprinkle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road
1416 ft · 33 sec · Sprinkle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sprinkle Road
59 m · 11 sec · Sprinkle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Sprinkle Road
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Turn left onto East S Avenue
3.7 mi · 9 min · East S Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East S Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Pavilion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sprinkle Road
Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road
6.43 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Kalamazoo and Chance Rain Showers near Pavilion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Pavilion?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Kalamazoo and 7.5 miles from Pavilion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kalamazoo and Chance Rain Showers near Pavilion.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Pavilion. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.96 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 Pavilion
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
| Population | 6,437 |
| Coordinates | 42.1722700, -85.4591600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pavilion (-85.45916, 42.17227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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