How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Port Huron, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Port Huron, MI is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
197.01 mi
03h 31m
Flight
167.45 mi
269.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.45 mi
Kilometers
269.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.01 mi
Kilometers
317.05 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Kalamazoo
98.4 mi
01h 45m
To Port Huron
98.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Port Huron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Port Huron.

  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

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Business Spur I-94

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 Business: Port Huron

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Military Street

    1940 ft · 38 sec · Military Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Court Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Port Huron.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
120 mi · 61%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 21%
Business Spur I-94
13.7 mi · 7%
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 7%
I 69 Business
3.16 mi · 2%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

120 mi · 02h 03m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 45m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny near Port Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Port Huron?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Kalamazoo and 98.7 miles from Port Huron.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny near Port Huron.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Port Huron. Straight-line distance: 167.45 mi (269.48 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Port Huron

#2 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.42
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.21 $52.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $4.65 $32.35 $64.69
Diesel $5.30 $36.86 $73.73

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 Port Huron. The current time is 01:55:20.

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.