Cedar Rapids to Kalamazoo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Kalamazoo?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Kalamazoo is 310.8 miles (500.2 km) as the crow flies. Kalamazoo is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.9 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Kalamazoo in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Kalamazoo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.