Origin
Fulton, MI
Morning in Fulton on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fulton, MI to City of 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
38m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulton, MI
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
City of Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
Fulton, MI to City of Kalamazoo, MI is 22.6 miles and takes about 38m via East W Avenue, Sprinkle Road, and Portage Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Michigan, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, meaning you'll be navigating through community roads rather than high-speed highways. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger exploration without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East W Avenue | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Sprinkle Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Portage Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| East V Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Cork Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 29th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Centre Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Portage Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East W Avenue
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, MI and City of Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on East W Avenue
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East W Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 29th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 29th Street
3
Turn left onto East V Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East V Avenue
4
Turn right onto Sprinkle Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Sprinkle Road
5
Turn left onto East Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Centre Avenue
6
Turn right onto Portage Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Portage Road
7
Continue on Portage Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Portage Street
8
Turn left onto East Cork Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cork Street
9
Continue on Whites Road
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
Whites Road
10
Turn right onto South Westnedge Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Westnedge Avenue
11
Continue on South Park Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Park Street
12
Turn left
212 ft
·
15 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South 29th Street
Turn right onto South 29th Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East V Avenue
Turn left onto East V Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Sprinkle Road
Turn right onto Sprinkle Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Centre Avenue
Turn left onto East Centre Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Portage Road
Turn right onto Portage Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
City of Kalamazoo, MI
Morning in City of Kalamazoo on Sunday
Local time
6:58 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
20 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
38m 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 local, turn-heavy drive for the entirety of this 22.6-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The most substantial uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles along East W Avenue. As you proceed, the route will likely involve frequent turns and adjustments on roads like Sprinkle Road and Portage Road, typical of navigating through populated areas. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that requires attention to local traffic and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on East W Avenue.
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 around 6.6 miles in near South 29th Street.
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 38m 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: at 6.6 miles (South 29th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (East V Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Sprinkle Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on East W Avenue. 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 6.6 miles (South 29th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (East V Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Sprinkle Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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