How far is Pavilion, MI from City of Kalamazoo, MI?

The driving distance from Pavilion, MI to City of Kalamazoo, MI is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.38 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.54 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Kalamazoo
Tue, Apr 21, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Pavilion
Tue, Apr 21, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pavilion
2026-04-21T11:22
Arrive City of Kalamazoo
Tue, Apr 21, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pavilion
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portage
MI

City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

From Pavilion
6.7 mi
00h 13m
To City of Kalamazoo
6.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pavilion and City of Kalamazoo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pavilion and City of Kalamazoo.

  1. 1

    Start on East S Avenue

    3.7 mi · 9 min · East S Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sprinkle Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sprinkle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Centre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portage Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Portage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portage Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Portage Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Cork Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Cork Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Whites Road

    126 m · 13 sec · Whites Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Westnedge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Westnedge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Park Street

    1707 ft · 37 sec · South Park Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pavilion and City of Kalamazoo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East S Avenue
3.69 mi · 28%
Portage Road
3.22 mi · 24%
Sprinkle Road
2.27 mi · 17%
East Cork Street
1.15 mi · 9%
East Centre Avenue
1 mi · 7%
Portage Street
0.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East S Avenue

Start on East S Avenue

3.69 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
00h 13m from Pavilion
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pavilion and Mostly Sunny near City of Kalamazoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pavilion to City of Kalamazoo?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Pavilion and 6.7 miles from City of Kalamazoo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pavilion and Mostly Sunny near City of Kalamazoo.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portage, 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 Portage.

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

10 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

35 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Bangor

46 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

50 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pavilion and City of Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).

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#1 Pavilion

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population6,437
Coordinates42.1722700, -85.4591600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Kalamazoo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population0
Coordinates42.2748800, -85.5881900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Pavilion (-85.45916, 42.17227)
End: City of Kalamazoo (-85.58819, 42.27488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Pavilion and City of Kalamazoo. The current time is 11:22:45.

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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.