How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Washington, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Washington, MI is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalamazoo and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Washington.
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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
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road West
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
3 m · 1 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1044 ft · 19 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
37 m · 5 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1810 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto West Road
11 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Washington.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Washington?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Kalamazoo and 82.8 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kalamazoo and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalamazoo and Washington. Straight-line distance: 133.33 mi (214.58 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 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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