How far is Spring Arbor, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Spring Arbor, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Arbor and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Arbor and Kalamazoo.
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Start on the route
131 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2176 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1218 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Albion Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Albion Road
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Continue on B Drive South
1.1 mi · 2 min · B Drive South
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Continue on Haven Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Haven Road
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Continue on River Street
751 ft · 17 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto South Superior Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Superior Street
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
910 ft · 18 sec · Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Eaton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Eaton Street
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Continue on 28 Mile Road
1029 ft · 23 sec · 28 Mile Road
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Turn left onto C Drive North
806 ft · 19 sec · C Drive North
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Chicago
40.5 mi · 44 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 Spring Arbor 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.
I 94 West
Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Chicago
40.5 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Arbor and Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Arbor to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Spring Arbor and 30.4 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Arbor and Sunny near Kalamazoo.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Arbor and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 53.25 mi (85.69 km).
#1 Spring Arbor
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 7,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.2050400, -84.5527400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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