Origin
Flushing, MI
Evening in Flushing on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
127.2 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kalamazoo, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Seymour Road, West Pierson Road, Sheridan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.6 miles from Flushing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 127.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Seymour Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Seymour Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pierson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheridan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sheridan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sheridan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Seymour Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flushing, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Seymour Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Seymour Road
3
Turn right onto West Pierson Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Pierson Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Road
5
Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sheridan Avenue
6
Continue on South Sheridan Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sheridan Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
33 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 127: Clare, Lansing
10
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
12
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 94: Chicago, Detroit
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 94 West: Chicago
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
17
Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Memorial Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
King Highway
19
Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Michigan Avenue
20
Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kalamazoo Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Westnedge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Westnedge Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
23
Turn left onto North Park Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Park Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Flushing, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kalamazoo, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flushing, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flushing, MI
This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flushing, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Flushing, MI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Flushing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kalamazoo, MI
The final approach into Kalamazoo, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kalamazoo, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.32 one way
$38.64 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Evening in Kalamazoo on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 4m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Seymour Road, West Pierson Road, Sheridan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from Flushing, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flushing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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