Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Columbus to Kalamazoo. If you're planning a road trip to Kalamazoo, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Columbus
drive for about 1 hour
12:03 pm Bellefontaine (Ohio)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:03 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
1:53 pm Lima (Ohio)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2 hours
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11:00 am leave from Lima (Ohio)
drive for about 1 hour
12:15 pm Fort Wayne
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:15 pm
drive for about 56 minutes
2:10 pm Coldwater
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:10 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:13 pm arrive in Kalamazoo
day 2 driving ≈ 3 hours
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Bell's Brewery, Inc: Brewery, which was mentioned 2 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Kalamazoo. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Kalamazoo? (4 answers)
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What's the best neighborhood in Kalamazoo for a first time visitor? (3 answers)
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo? (2 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Kalamazoo to Columbus drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Columbus? Try searching for places within 4.5 hours of Columbus.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Columbus to Kalamazoo. Or get a full Columbus to Kalamazoo flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Columbus well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Columbus!