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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.06 mi
02h 05m
Flight
111.78 mi
179.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.78 mi
Kilometers
179.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.06 mi
Kilometers
222.18 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalamazoo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Fri, Apr 17, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Kalamazoo
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Morris
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Mount Morris
69 mi
01h 02m
To Kalamazoo
69.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Saginaw Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 475 South

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lansing

    2191 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46.4 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo

    2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94

  16. 16

    Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue

    1030 ft · 25 sec · North Westnedge Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    665 ft · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Park Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46.4 mi · 34%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 25%
I 94 West
27.6 mi · 20%
US 127
16.1 mi · 12%
UAW Freeway
5.76 mi · 4%
Amvets Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 02m from Mount Morris
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Morris and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 111.78 mi (179.89 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population20,211
Coordinates43.1186400, -83.6949600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Kalamazoo

#2 Kalamazoo

The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Population76,009
Coordinates42.2917100, -85.5872300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-83.694982, 43.118506)
End: North Park Street (-85.587302, 42.291709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and Kalamazoo. The current time is 15:36:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.