Origin
Highland Park, MI
Late night in Highland Park on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, MI to Texas Corners, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, MI
Michał Robak
Texas Corners, MI
Roxanne Minnish
Trip Overview
Highland Park, MI to Texas Corners, MI is 23.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 94 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from interstate cruising to more local road navigation. It's an ideal route for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon drive without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Gull Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Sprinkle Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US-131 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Q Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| North 35th Street | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| East D Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| M 89 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, MI and Texas Corners, MI.
1
Start on Fraulin Drive
353 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fraulin Drive
2
Continue on East C Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
3
Continue on North 35th Street
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North 35th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto East D Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East D Avenue
5
Turn left onto North 34th Street
371 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 34th Street
6
Turn right onto M 89
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
M 89
7
Continue on M 89
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
East D Avenue
8
Turn left onto M 343
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Gull Road
9
Enter roundabout onto M 343
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gull Road
10
Continue on M 343
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gull Road
11
Turn left onto Sprinkle Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sprinkle Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Sprinkle Road
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sprinkle Road
13
Continue on Sprinkle Road
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sprinkle Road
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I-94 WEST: Chicago
15
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 131 South: Three Rivers
17
Merge onto US 131
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US-131
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Portage
19
Turn right onto West Centre Avenue
264 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Centre Avenue
20
Continue on West Q Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Q Avenue
21
Turn right onto South 8th Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 8th Street
22
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East D Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East D Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North 34th Street
Turn left onto North 34th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
M 89
Turn right onto M 89
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 343 / Gull Road
Enter roundabout onto M 343 / Gull Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Sprinkle Road
Enter roundabout onto Sprinkle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
21 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
40m 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 is a mixed drive, with about 34% of the route on highways like I 94. You'll experience a solid stretch of 5.7 miles on I 94, offering consistent speed and ease of travel. As you transition off the interstate, the drive incorporates local roads such as Gull Road and Sprinkle Road, which will likely involve more varied speeds and turns. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway travel followed by a more community-focused, local road experience.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near East D Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (East D Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (M 89): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Highland Park, MI to Texas Corners, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Portage along the way.
Portage
21.5 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on I 94. 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 1.5 miles (East D Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 34th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (M 89): Navigation decision point.
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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