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Trip from Comstock Park, 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

1h 4m

Distance

57 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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unincorporated community in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Comstock Park, MI

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county seat of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across West Michigan, the 57-mile trip from Comstock Park to Kalamazoo is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes on the road, making it a highly manageable drive for a morning departure or afternoon commute. Budgeting around $9 for fuel is sufficient for this efficient journey, which connects two Midwestern hubs within the same state. Because the duration is quite short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single day. This is a practical, no-nonsense route that keeps you moving directly toward your destination without the need for multiple stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 131 49.9 mi 53m
BUS US-131 4.8 mi 5m
North Westnedge Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
North Division Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Bud Drive Northeast 0.3 mi 1m
West Michigan Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West River Drive Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
North Park Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 131 — 49.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Comstock Park, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.

1

Start on Bud Drive Northeast

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bud Drive Northeast
2

Turn right onto North Division Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Division Avenue
3

Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast

484 ft · 15 sec · West River Drive Northeast
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5

Merge onto US 131

50 mi · 53 min · US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto BUS US 131

4.8 mi · 5 min · BUS US-131
Toward Business US-131: Kalamazoo
7

Continue on North Westnedge Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westnedge Avenue
8

Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Michigan Avenue
9

Turn left onto North Park Street

44 ft · 0 sec · North Park Street
10

Arrive at destination

North Park Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kentwood, MI

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Kentwood, MI to Kalamazoo, MI

45.8 mi · 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kentwood, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Comstock Park, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Division Avenue

Turn right onto North Division Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West River Drive Northeast

Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

Navigation decision point

Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 131

Merge onto US 131

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | BUS US 131 / BUS US-131

Keep slight left at fork onto BUS US 131 / BUS US-131 toward Business US-131: Kalamazoo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Business US-131: Kalamazoo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.91 one way

$17.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.78 $19.57
premium $4.89 $10.97 $21.94
diesel $5.61 $12.58 $25.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Comstock Park, MI

Late night in Comstock Park on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 6 to 9 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Kalamazoo, MI

Late night in Kalamazoo on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

2 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

1h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 96% of your journey takes place on major roads. Your route relies heavily on US 131, which accounts for the vast majority of your time behind the wheel. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the drive, which covers 49.9 miles of continuous highway. As you approach your destination, the path transitions from the high-speed flow of US 131 to the local access provided by BUS US-131 and North Westnedge Avenue. It is a functional, consistent drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on US 131.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and BUS US-131. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Division Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Division Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Comstock Park, MI to Kalamazoo, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Business Us-131: Kalamazoo along the way.

Business Us-131: Kalamazoo

50.8 mi in | ~56m | via BUS US 131

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 57 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on US 131. 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: at 0.3 miles (North Division Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West River Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

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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