How far is Laketon, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Laketon, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 381.5 miles (613.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280 miles (450.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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 05h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laketon and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laketon and Kalamazoo.
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Start on Laketon Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Shore
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road
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Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
139.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on BUS US-131
4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131
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Continue on North Westnedge Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Park Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laketon and Kalamazoo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East M-55 Highway
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laketon to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 381.5 miles (613.9 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Houghton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Laketon and 199.1 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280 miles (450.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.76 one way or $101.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Laketon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Houghton Lake
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 Houghton Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 280.01 mi (450.64 km).
#1 Laketon
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 7,656 |
| Coordinates | 46.3427700, -85.7484600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalamazoo
The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,009 |
| Coordinates | 42.2917100, -85.5872300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $50.76 | $101.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.25 | $114.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.64 | $125.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.39 | $142.78 |
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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