Distance between Kalamazoo MI and Grand Rapids MI

The distance from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids is 50 miles by road including 48 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 45 minutes and goes through Wyoming and Plainwell.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Kalamazoo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
BUS US 131 M 43 13 mi, 12 min
Plainwell 13 mi 0:12 12 min 0.4 gal
US 131 29 mi, 25 min
Wyoming 42 mi 0:38 38 min 1.4 gal
US 131 8 mi, 07 min
Grand Rapids 50 mi 0:45 45 min 1.5 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Fuel cost: 6.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 50.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Driving time: 45 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 43 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 38 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids by land?

The distance between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids is 50.3 mi by road including 47.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids respectively.

How far is Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids is 46.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Kalamazoo from Grand Rapids by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 18 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

Where is Kalamazoo in relation to Grand Rapids?

Kalamazoo is located 47 mi south of Grand Rapids.

Kalamazoo has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.29171, longitude -85.58723.

Grand Rapids has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.96324, longitude -85.66786.

Which highway goes from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids?

The route from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids follows US 131.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • M 43: 7 mi
  • BUS US 131: 5 mi
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