Origin
Alamo, MI
Late night in Alamo on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, MI to Texas Corners, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, MI
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Texas Corners, MI
Roxanne Minnish
Trip Overview
Alamo, MI to Texas Corners, MI is 17.2 miles and takes about 22m via US 131, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Michigan, perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger Midwest adventure. You'll primarily be on US 131, a well-traveled highway that makes for an easy commute. Given its brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering minimal travel time and a low fuel cost. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 12 mi | 12m |
| West D Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Q Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Centre Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, MI and Texas Corners, MI.
1
Start on North 6th Street
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto West D Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West D Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo
4
Merge onto US 131; M 43
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 131; M 43
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 131; M 43
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 131; M 43
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Portage
7
Turn right onto West Centre Avenue
264 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Centre Avenue
8
Continue on West Q Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Q Avenue
9
Turn right onto South 8th Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 8th Street
10
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 131 South, M 43 West: Kalamazoo
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 131; M 43
Keep slight right at fork onto US 131; M 43
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Portage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Portage
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Centre Avenue
Turn right onto West Centre Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn right onto South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Texas Corners, MI
Late night in Texas Corners on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 70% of your journey on main roads like US 131. Expect a smooth ride for the most part, especially during the longest stretch of 12 miles on US 131, where you can maintain consistent speed. As you transition between major roads like West D Avenue and West Q Avenue, the character might subtly shift, but the overall feel remains efficient and direct. It's designed for straightforward travel rather than leisurely sightseeing, allowing you to cover the distance quickly and with minimal navigation challenges.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on US 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and West D Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (US 131; M 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alamo, MI and Texas Corners, MI, road signs point toward M 43 West: Kalamazoo and Portage.
M 43 West: Kalamazoo
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
Portage
14.8 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on US 131. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (US 131; M 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Texas Corners, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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