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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.04 mi
00h 34m
Flight
24.14 mi
38.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.14 mi
Kilometers
38.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Rivers
Sun, May 17, 4:28 PM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Sun, May 17, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-05-17T15:54
Arrive Three Rivers
Sun, May 17, 4:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kalamazoo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schoolcraft
MI

Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States

From Kalamazoo
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Three Rivers
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Street

    993 ft · 24 sec · North Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Kalamazoo Avenue

    667 ft · 13 sec · West Kalamazoo Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Michikal Street

    1521 ft · 28 sec · Michikal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    2084 ft · 49 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Stadium Drive

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Stadium Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US-131 SOUTH: Three Rivers

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-131 SOUTH
20.8 mi · 77%
Stadium Drive
3.24 mi · 12%
North Main Street
1.99 mi · 7%
West Michigan Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
Michikal Street
0.29 mi · 1%
North Park Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schoolcraft
00h 17m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

21 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

42 mi away
200 Depot Drive
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

44 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Bangor

45 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Three Rivers

#2 Three Rivers

City in St.

Population7,600
Coordinates41.9439400, -85.6324900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Three Rivers (-85.63249, 41.94394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and Three Rivers. The current time is 15:54:13.

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.