Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 44m
Distance
463 mi
745 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Beverly Hills, MI
Simon Steiner
The drive from Kalamazoo, MI to Beverly Hills, MI covers 463 miles and takes about 8h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 131, I 75, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139 miles on US 131. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
231.5 miles from Kalamazoo, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 8h 44m highway drive covering 463 miles, with most of the trip on US 131 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 139 miles on US 131.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 131; M 43.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 20 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 131; M 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 291.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto US 131; M 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 127 North: Grayling
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Enter roundabout onto M 28 / East Munising
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kalamazoo, MI and Beverly Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 55 East: Lake City and Escanaba.
M 55 East: Lake City
Escanaba
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 139 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 75 | 94.2 mi | 1h 37m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 127 | 18.3 mi | 18m |
| West Houghton Lake Road | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| US-41/M-28 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo, MI and Beverly Hills, MI.
Start on North Park Street
Continue on BUS US 131
Merge onto US 131; M 43
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 55
Continue on M 55
Continue on M 55
Turn left onto M 66; M 55
Continue on M 66; M 55
Continue on M 66; M 55
Continue on M 66; M 55
Continue on M 66; M 55
Turn right onto M 55
Continue on West Lake City Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 127
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn right onto M 77
Turn sharp left onto M 28
Continue on M 28
Enter roundabout onto M 28
Continue on M 28
Continue on M 28
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
Continue on US 41; M 28
Turn right onto Maas Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 102 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.5 miles or 4h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 231.5 miles or 4h 12m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kalamazoo, MI
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beverly Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 231.5 mi from Kalamazoo, MI · 4h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
232 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Boyne City, MINight 1
232 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Boyne City, MI after about 232 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 231.5 miles from Kalamazoo, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 131 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
The final approach into Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Beverly Hills, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$72.38 one way
$144.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $79.48 | $158.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $89.10 | $178.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $102.22 | $204.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138.9 | 1 | $48.62 | $22.22 |
| Efficient EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.51 | $18.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.2 | 2 | $64.82 | $29.63 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Kalamazoo on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Beverly Hills on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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