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Kalamazoo, MI
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9:41 AM
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Trip from Kalamazoo, MI to Hazel Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
140.3 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
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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Hazel Park, MI
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Trip Overview
Kalamazoo to Hazel Park is 140.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Business Spur I-94, M 14, and I 96, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll encounter a highway-focused profile, so expect consistent travel speeds for most of the 2.5-hour drive. With only one recommended stop and a clear path, this route is designed for efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.1 miles from Kalamazoo, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 140.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 78% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 90.6 miles primarily on Business Spur I-94, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to M 14 and then I 96, the highway character continues, designed for efficient travel. Expect smooth sailing and minimal slowdowns, with the road primarily serving as a conduit between your origin and destination rather than a scenic tour. The focus is on covering ground quickly and directly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Business Spur I-94 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Business Spur I-94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.1 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 140.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 102.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
102.1 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
126.4 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
131.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
7
135.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
8
139.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward John R Road, 9 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward John R Road, 9 Mile Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kalamazoo, MI and Hazel Park, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
M 14: Plymouth
95 mi in
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~1h 44m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
99.7 mi in
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~1h 50m
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via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
102.1 mi in
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~1h 52m
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via M 14
Livonia
102.1 mi in
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~1h 52m
|
via M 14
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Spur I-94 | 90.6 mi | 1h 37m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Amvets Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| M 8 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Davison Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Business Spur I-94
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo, MI and Hazel Park, MI.
1
Start on North Park Street
303 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Park Street
2
Turn right onto West Water Street
334 ft
·
16 sec
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West Water Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
346 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
5
Turn right onto I 94 BS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
King Highway
6
Turn right onto I 94 BS
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 94 BS
91 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Business Spur I-94
Toward I 94 East
8
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
9
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
15
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 60
Toward John R Road, 9 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto North Chrysler Drive
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
21
Turn right onto John R Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
John R Road
22
Arrive at destination
John R Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 38m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Kalamazoo in the morning should get you to Hazel Park with plenty of daylight to spare. Plan for just one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you set off. A key tip for this route: keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area, as I 96 can experience congestion during peak hours, even with its highway-focused nature.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Kalamazoo, MI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 miles.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazel Park, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kalamazoo, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Kalamazoo, MI
This is one driving day of about 140.3 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Kalamazoo, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Business Spur I-94 for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Kalamazoo, MI · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Kalamazoo, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Business Spur I-94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
Arriving in Hazel Park, MI
The final approach into Hazel Park, 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 Hazel Park, 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
$21.93 one way
$43.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Hazel Park, MI
Morning in Hazel Park on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Chelsea, MI
70 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Hazel Park, MI covers 140.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Business Spur I-94, M 14, I 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Kalamazoo, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 140.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.1 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.4 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kalamazoo, MI and Hazel Park, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry@if($hasFuel), EIA for fuel prices@endif@if($hasWeather), NOAA Climate Normals for seasonal conditions@endif@if($hasElevation), USGS 3DEP for elevation@endif@if($hasEv), NREL for EV charging@endif@if($hasParks), and NPS for national parks@endif. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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