How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Robinson, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Robinson, MI is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Robinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Robinson.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Otsego
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegan Street
78 m · 3 sec · Allegan Street
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Continue on M-89
1.5 mi · 2 min · M-89
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Continue on East Allegan Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Allegan Street
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Marshall Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Marshall Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Canal Street
35 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street
50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Cutler Street
879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
18.8 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto South Waverly Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Waverly Road
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Continue on 120th Avenue
13 mi · 19 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
36 m · 3 sec · Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Robinson.
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.
Lincoln Road
Continue on Lincoln Road
18.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny near Robinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Robinson?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Kalamazoo and 31.3 miles from Robinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny near Robinson.
Stop Ideas Near Allegan
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 Allegan.
Bangor
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Robinson. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.32 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 Robinson
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.9866900, -86.0842100 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robinson (-86.08421, 42.98669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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