Origin
Alamo, MI
Morning in Alamo on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, MI to Texas Corners, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 131 is the longest continuous segment at about 12 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
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
Morning in Texas Corners on Friday
Local time
11:36 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
20 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alamo, MI to Texas Corners, MI covers 17.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, West D Avenue, West Q Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Alamo, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Alamo, MI and Texas Corners, MI, road signs point toward M 43 West: Kalamazoo and Portage.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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