Origin
Bedford, MI
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, MI
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Bedford, MI, to Kalamazoo, MI, is a quick trip that can be completed in approximately 39 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays, and is well within a modest $4 fuel budget. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including Bedford Road North and Michigan Avenue West, with no highway driving involved. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, perfect for a short, straightforward journey within the Midwest. Given its brevity, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and any brief stops you might wish to make.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 89 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Gull Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Michigan Avenue West | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 37 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Kalamazoo Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Road North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East D Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Riverview Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
M 89
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on Hutchinson Road
32 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hutchinson Road
2
Turn left onto M 37
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
3
Continue on M 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Road North
4
Turn right onto M 89
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Michigan Avenue West
5
Turn slight right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
M-89
6
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
7
Continue on M 89
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
East D Avenue
8
Turn left onto M 343
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Gull Road
9
Enter roundabout onto M 343
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gull Road
10
Continue on M 343
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gull Road
11
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Riverview Drive
12
Continue on East Michigan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
13
Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kalamazoo Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Westnedge Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Park Street
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Park Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Park Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 37 / State Highway 37
Turn left onto M 37 / State Highway 37
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
M 89 / Michigan Avenue West
Turn right onto M 89 / Michigan Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
M 343 / Gull Road
Enter roundabout onto M 343 / Gull Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Park Street
Turn left onto North Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kalamazoo, MI
Late night in Kalamazoo on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The entire 27.3 miles are made up of local roads like Highway 37, Bedford Road North, and Michigan Avenue West. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to note, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. This drive will feel like navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape between Bedford and Kalamazoo.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on M 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 37 / State Highway 37.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 37 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (M 89 / Michigan Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (M 343 / Gull Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on M 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 37 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (M 89 / Michigan Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (M 343 / Gull Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kalamazoo, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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