How far is Three Rivers, MI from Kalamazoo, MI?
The driving distance from Three Rivers, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and Kalamazoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Kalamazoo.
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Start on South Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto US-131
9.3 mi · 11 min · US-131
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Continue on South Grand Street
11.1 mi · 12 min · South Grand Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, Oshtemo
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Stadium Dr EAST, Kalamazoo
566 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Stadium Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Stadium Drive
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Three Rivers and Kalamazoo.
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.
South Grand Street
Continue on South Grand Street
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Three Rivers and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Three Rivers to Kalamazoo?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Schoolcraft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Three Rivers and 13.4 miles from Kalamazoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Schoolcraft
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 Schoolcraft.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Dowagiac station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Kalamazoo. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 km).
#1 Three Rivers
City in St.
| Population | 7,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9439400, -85.6324900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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