How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Vicksburg, MI?

The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Vicksburg, MI is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
15.14 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Kalamazoo
Sun, May 24, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalamazoo
2026-05-24T14:34
Arrive Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Portage
MI

City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

From Kalamazoo
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Vicksburg
7.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Vicksburg.

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sprinkle Road

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Sprinkle Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sprinkle Road

    45 m · 8 sec · Sprinkle Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road

    1416 ft · 33 sec · Sprinkle Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sprinkle Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Sprinkle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Sprinkle Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East V Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · East V Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Richardson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Richardson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Prairie Street

    783 ft · 21 sec · East Prairie Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Prairie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprinkle Road
10.3 mi · 68%
Amvets Memorial Highway
1.86 mi · 12%
King Highway
1.16 mi · 8%
West Michigan Avenue
0.75 mi · 5%
North Richardson Street
0.66 mi · 4%
East Prairie Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sprinkle Road

Exit the roundabout onto Sprinkle Road

9.44 mi · 00h 16m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
00h 13m from Kalamazoo
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vicksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Vicksburg?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Kalamazoo and 7.6 miles from Vicksburg.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Kalamazoo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vicksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

10 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Bangor

46 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

50 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.61 km).

Kalamazoo

#1 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Vicksburg

#2 Vicksburg

Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,581
Coordinates42.1200500, -85.5327800
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo (-85.58723, 42.29171)
End: Vicksburg (-85.53278, 42.12005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalamazoo and Vicksburg. The current time is 14:34:10.

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.