Kentwood, MI Road Trips
Drivers starting from Kentwood, MI have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 130 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Kentwood, MI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
162.1 mi
Sterling Heights, MI
Quickest Drive
53m
Kalamazoo, MI
Plan Around Kentwood, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Kentwood, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Kentwood, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kentwood, MI
Kentwood, MI to Sterling Heights, MI
Kentwood, MI to Macomb, MI
Kentwood, MI to Dearborn, MI
Kentwood, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Kentwood, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Kentwood, MI to Lansing, MI
Kentwood, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
Driving from Kentwood, MI
The typical drive from Kentwood, MI covers about 130 miles and takes around 2h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 162 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Kentwood, MI include Sterling Heights, MI (162.1 mi, 2h 58m), Macomb, MI (159.5 mi, 3h 5m), Detroit, MI (155.8 mi, 2h 56m), Dearborn, MI (153.4 mi, 2h 54m), and Rochester Hills, MI (153.4 mi, 2h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 130-mile trip from Kentwood, MI, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Kentwood, MI and 3 routes heading into Kentwood, MI, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 162 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kentwood, MI covers 162 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Kentwood, MI runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Kentwood, MI costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kentwood, MI include Sterling Heights, MI, Macomb, MI, Detroit, MI and Dearborn, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kentwood, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
54,114
Median Income
$73,647
Median Home Value
$249,000
Median Age
34.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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