How far is Mount Morris, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Mount Morris, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Morris and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris and Kalamazoo.
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Start on Walker Street
66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 475 South
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lansing
2191 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46.4 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94
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Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
1030 ft · 25 sec · 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 Mount Morris and Kalamazoo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Morris and Partly Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Morris to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Mount Morris and 69.1 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Morris and Partly Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
East Lansing station
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Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Morris and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 111.78 mi (179.89 km).
#1 Mount Morris
Village in Illinois
| Population | 20,211 |
| Coordinates | 43.1186400, -83.6949600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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