Origin
Holt, MI
Afternoon in Holt on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holt, 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 29m
Distance
76.4 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holt, MI
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
Holt, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is 76.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 69 and BL I 96, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between major highways and local roads. With a duration under two hours and a minimal fuel cost, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day journey, offering flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| BL I 96 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Amvets Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Lansing Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| King Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Kalamazoo Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Business Spur I-94 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 31.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Turn straight onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork onto BL I 96
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
BL I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansing Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
9
Merge onto I 69
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
11
Keep slight right at fork
28 mi
·
30 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
13
Continue on I 94 BS
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Memorial Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 BS
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
King Highway
15
Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
16
Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kalamazoo Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Westnedge Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Park Street
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Park Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Park Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Holt, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
BL I 96
Keep slight right at fork onto BL I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 98A
Toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
5
43.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
West Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.94 one way
$23.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Kalamazoo on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
47°F
Bellevue, MI
38 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 51% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 69 and BL I 96, providing sections of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll drive is 31.6 miles on I 69, allowing for a solid period of cruising. As you transition between these main roads and local connections, the drive's character will shift, offering a varied feel behind the wheel. It's not a purely interstate grind, nor is it a winding country road adventure, but rather a blend of both.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near BL I 96.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (BL I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holt, MI and Kalamazoo, MI, road signs point toward Lansing Rd South and Detroit.
Lansing Rd South
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Detroit
43.4 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 76.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kalamazoo, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.4 miles (BL I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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