Origin
Highland Park, MI
Morning in Highland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, 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
27m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, MI
Michał Robak
City of Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
Highland Park, MI to City of Kalamazoo, MI is 13.9 miles and takes about 27m via Gull Road, North Westnedge Avenue, North 35th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Michigan's Midwest region. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy experience through established neighborhoods and commercial areas. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger travel plan, requiring minimal preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gull Road | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| North Westnedge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Street | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| East D Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Kalamazoo Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| M 89 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Riverview Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gull Road
— 7.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, MI and City of Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on Fraulin Drive
353 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fraulin Drive
2
Continue on East C Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
3
Continue on North 35th Street
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North 35th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto East D Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East D Avenue
5
Turn left onto North 34th Street
371 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 34th Street
6
Turn right onto M 89
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westnedge Avenue
15
Turn left
387 ft
·
28 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East D Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East D Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North 34th Street
Turn left onto North 34th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
M 89
Turn right onto M 89
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 343 / Gull Road
Enter roundabout onto M 343 / Gull Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:59 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
27m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including Gull Road, North Westnedge Avenue, and North 35th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles along Gull Road. Expect frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through built-up areas, rather than long, open stretches of highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Gull Road.
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 1.5 miles in near East D Avenue.
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 27m 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 1.5 miles (East D Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (M 89): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 7.9 miles on Gull Road. 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 1.5 miles (East D Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (M 89): 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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