Kalamazoo to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

542.1 miles 872.4 km · straight line
650.5 miles estimated 1046.9 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Kalamazoo from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Kalamazoo to Richmond, Virginia is 542.1 miles (872.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SE of Kalamazoo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.5 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Kalamazoo in Michigan and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Kalamazoo and Richmond, Virginia. 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.

How to Get from Kalamazoo to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kalamazoo & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Kalamazoo
42.29°N, 85.59°W
America/Detroit
239m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients