How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Walled Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Walled Lake, MI is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Walled Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Walled Lake.
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Start on North Park Street
92 m · 7 sec · North Park Street
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Turn right onto West Water Street
102 m · 17 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
105 m · 21 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto King Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 East
90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beck Road
2350 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Beck Road
8 mi · 14 min · Beck Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
2853 ft · 1 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn left onto West Park Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pontiac Trail
552 ft · 11 sec · South Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Ladd Road
698 ft · 17 sec · Ladd Road
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Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pontiac Trail
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Turn right onto East West Maple Road
34 m · 3 sec · East West Maple Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East West Maple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Walled Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Business Spur I-94
Take the exit straight toward I 94 East
90.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Walled Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Walled Lake?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Kalamazoo and 62.7 miles from Walled Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Kalamazoo and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Walled Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Jackson station
Albion station
East Lansing station
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Walled Lake. Straight-line distance: 108.77 mi (175.05 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 Walled Lake
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,080 |
| Coordinates | 42.5378100, -83.4810500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walled Lake (-83.48105, 42.53781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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