Origin
Kalamazoo, MI
Afternoon in Kalamazoo on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
153 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
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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Carrollton, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Water Street, North Church Street, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Kalamazoo, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 153 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Water Street 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Michigan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amvets Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalamazoo, MI and Carrollton, MI.
1
Start on North Park Street
302 ft
·
7 sec
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North Park Street
2
Turn right onto West Water Street
335 ft
·
17 sec
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West Water Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
5
Turn right onto King Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
King Highway
6
Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit straight toward I 94 East
27 mi
·
30 min
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I 94 East
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
9
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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I 69 North: Lansing
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 69 North
12
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
44 mi
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44 min
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I 69 East: Flint
14
Take the exit slight right toward M 13: Saginaw
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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M 13: Saginaw
15
Turn right onto South Sheridan Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sheridan Road
16
Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Sheridan Avenue
17
Continue on Sheridan Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Sheridan Road
18
Turn straight onto Albee Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Albee Road
19
Continue on East Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East Road
20
Continue on East Street
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Street
21
Continue on South Washington Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Genesee Avenue
476 ft
·
10 sec
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East Genesee Avenue
23
Continue on Genesee Street
459 ft
·
9 sec
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Genesee Street
24
Continue on West Genesee Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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West Genesee Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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North Michigan Avenue
26
Continue on North Michigan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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North Michigan Avenue
27
Turn right onto Weiss Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Weiss Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carrollton Road
29
Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Mapleridge Road
30
Turn right onto Jackson Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
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Jackson Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.5 miles from Kalamazoo, MI, or about 1h 31m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, MI
This is one driving day of about 153 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Kalamazoo, MI · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 76.5 miles from Kalamazoo, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrollton, MI
The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, 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
$23.92 one way
$47.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.44 | $58.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Carrollton, MI
Afternoon in Carrollton on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 2m 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 Carrollton, MI covers 153 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Water Street, North Church Street, West Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 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 $23.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kalamazoo, MI to Carrollton, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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