How far is Kalamazoo, MI from Wixom, MI?
The driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Wixom, MI is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Wixom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo and Wixom.
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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 left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Hudson, Milford
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Milford Road
1820 ft · 40 sec · Milford Road
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
4.2 mi · 7 min · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto North Wixom Road
48 m · 5 sec · North Wixom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wixom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalamazoo and Wixom.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Wixom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalamazoo to Wixom?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 63 miles from Kalamazoo and 63.3 miles from Wixom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalamazoo and Mostly Sunny near Wixom.
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 Wixom. Straight-line distance: 105.86 mi (170.36 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 Wixom
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 14,086 |
| Coordinates | 42.5247600, -83.5363300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wixom (-83.53633, 42.52476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
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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