Origin
Robinson, MI
Late night in Robinson on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Robinson, 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 23m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Robinson, MI
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
Robinson to Kalamazoo is 62.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Lincoln Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway journey. With a relatively short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip, offering a straightforward connection between two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Road | 26.4 mi | 34m |
| 120th Avenue | 13 mi | 18m |
| BUS US-131 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South Waverly Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Allegan Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| M-89 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Westnedge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Road
— 26.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robinson, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on Buchanan Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Buchanan Street
2
Turn right onto 120th Avenue
13 mi
·
18 min
·
120th Avenue
3
Continue on South Waverly Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Waverly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto M 40
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Lincoln Road
5
Continue on M 40; M 89
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Western Avenue
6
Continue on M 40; M 89
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cutler Street
7
Turn right onto M 40; M 89
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Cedar Street
8
Enter roundabout onto M 89
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshall Street
9
Continue on M 89
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshall Street
10
Continue on M 89
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Road
11
Continue on M 89
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Allegan Street
12
Continue on M 89
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
M-89
13
Take the exit
8.2 mi
·
9 min
Toward US 131 South, M 43 West
14
Keep slight left at fork onto BUS US 131
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
BUS US-131
Toward Business US-131: Kalamazoo
15
Continue on North Westnedge Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westnedge Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
17
Turn left onto North Park Street
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Park Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Park Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Robinson, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
35.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
M 40; M 89 / North Cedar Street
Turn right onto M 40; M 89 / North Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
M 89 / Marshall Street
Enter roundabout onto M 89 / Marshall Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 131 South, M 43 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 131 South, M 43 West
5
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
West Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:46 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
23 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 23m 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 by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only an 8% share of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, primarily on Lincoln Road and 120th Avenue, before merging onto BUS US-131. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on Lincoln Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to wind. Be prepared for frequent directional changes as you make your way toward Kalamazoo.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on Lincoln 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 35.9 miles in near M 40; M 89 / North Cedar 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 1h 23m 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 35.9 miles (M 40; M 89 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (M 89 / Marshall Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.2 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 Robinson, MI and Kalamazoo, MI, road signs point toward M 43 West and Business Us-131: Kalamazoo.
M 43 West
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Business Us-131: Kalamazoo
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via BUS US 131
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on Lincoln 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 35.9 miles (M 40; M 89 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.1 miles (M 89 / Marshall Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.2 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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