How far apart are Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids?


 driving distance = 51 miles

The distance by car is 82 km.  Follow the Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo driving route along US-131 S.  Get driving directions from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo.

 flight distance = 47 miles

The straight line distance between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo is 76 kilometers.



 Travel time from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI

 

How long does it take to drive?

47 minutes



 

How long does it take to fly?

36 minutes

This is estimated based on the Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo distance by plane of 47 miles.

 Grand Rapids, Michigan

What's the distance to Grand Rapids, MI from where I am now?

 Kalamazoo, Michigan

How far is Kalamazoo, MI from me?



The distance from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids is 50 miles by road including 48 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 45 minutes and goes through Wyoming and Plainwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Fuel cost: 6.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 50.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 4.02 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Driving time: 45 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 43 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 38 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids by land?

The distance between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids is 50.3 mi by road including 47.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids respectively.

How far is Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids is 46.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Kalamazoo from Grand Rapids by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 18 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

Where is Kalamazoo in relation to Grand Rapids?

Which highway goes from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

The route from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids follows US 131.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • M 43: 7 mi
  • BUS US 131: 5 mi

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How far is it between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids

Kalamazoo is located in United States with (42.2917,-85.5872) coordinates and Grand Rapids is located in United States with (42.9634,-85.6681) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids is equal to 47 miles which is equal to 75 km.

If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids is 80.88 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 00 hours 43 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 6 km.

City/PlaceLatitude and LongitudeGPS Coordinates
Kalamazoo 42.2917, -85.5872 42° 17´ 30.1560'' N
85° 35´ 14.0280'' W
Grand Rapids 42.9634, -85.6681 42° 57´ 48.0960'' N
85° 40´ 5.1240'' W

What cities are between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo?

The city at the geographic halfway point from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is Bradley, Michigan..
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Kalamazoo, Michigan. City: Kalamazoo. State: Michigan..

Which is bigger Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids?

Kalamazoo, a university town, is half the size of Grand Rapids.

Which is better Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids?

Kalamazoo is a better college town and has a great public school system. They have Kalamazoo valley community college, Kalamazoo college, and Western Michigan University. Grand Rapids on the other hand is better for skyline, and a larger city if you are into that.

What is the closest city to Kalamazoo?

Cities near Kalamazoo, Michigan:.
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