How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Three Rivers, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Three Rivers, MI is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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.
Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers.
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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
20.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers.
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.
US-131 SOUTH
Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Rivers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Three Rivers?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Schoolcraft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Kalamazoo and 13.5 miles from Three Rivers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Rivers.
Stop Ideas Near Schoolcraft
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 Schoolcraft.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Dowagiac station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 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 Three Rivers
City in St.
| Population | 7,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9439400, -85.6324900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Rivers (-85.63249, 41.94394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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