How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Plymouth, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Plymouth, MI is about 535.6 miles (862 km), with a travel time of about 10h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.7 miles (580.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 10h 55m.
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.
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Plymouth.
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Start on North Park Street
993 ft · 24 sec · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Kalamazoo Avenue
667 ft · 13 sec · West Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Michikal Street
1521 ft · 28 sec · Michikal Street
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
2084 ft · 49 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Stadium Drive
3.2 mi · 6 min · Stadium Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US-131 SOUTH: Three Rivers
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
1840 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1750 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.2 mi · 21 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
51 mi · 58 min · South Skokie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street
23.4 mi · 36 min · Chippewa Street
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Turn right onto County Road W
8 mi · 12 min · County Road W
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Turn left onto County Road O
4.4 mi · 8 min · County Road O
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Continue on Chaney Lake Road
7 mi · 12 min · Chaney Lake Road
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Turn straight onto South County Road 519
7.4 mi · 13 min · South County Road 519
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 2
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Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
160 m · 25 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1079 ft · 48 sec · Plymouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Plymouth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 535.6 miles (862 km) and usually takes 10h 55m 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?
Pentwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.7 miles from Kalamazoo and 267.9 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.7 miles (580.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 174.9 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 $71.27 one way or $142.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kalamazoo and Plymouth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Pentwater
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 Pentwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 360.68 mi (580.46 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 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 9,139 |
| Coordinates | 46.4646700, -89.9796100 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-89.97961, 46.46467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 862 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 40m |
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 | $71.27 | $142.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.38 | $160.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $87.96 | $175.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $100.25 | $200.49 |
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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