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Trip from Alamo, MI to Texas Corners, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

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1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution

Alamo, MI

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Downtown Texas Corners, MI, MI

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 7

5 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

$2.54 one way

$5.08 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.80 $5.61
premium $4.72 $3.19 $6.39
diesel $4.80 $3.25 $6.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 1, 2026

Origin

Alamo, MI

Morning in Alamo on Tuesday

Local time

7:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

WSW 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 11:56AM EDT until July 1 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 11:53AM EDT until July 1 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Texas Corners, MI

Morning in Texas Corners on Tuesday

Local time

7:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

WSW 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 11:56AM EDT until July 1 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 11:53AM EDT until July 1 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

1 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

972 ft 782 ft

Total Climb

343 ft

Total Descent

219 ft

Highest Point

972 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

191 ft

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

About the Cities

Starting in Alamo, MI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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