Rest areaUS-131 · Southbound

Alamo Rest Area 709

Alamo Rest Area 709 is a rest area on US-131 southbound in Michigan, at mile 43 near Alamo. It has 21 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Grand Rapids, MI is the closest big city, about 42 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	US-131 · Southbound
Mile marker	43
Location	Alamo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Directions (42.3559, -85.6586)
Amenities	No amenities on record for this site yet.
Truck parking	21 spaces (FHWA survey)
Hours	Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap)
Operator	Michigan Department of Transportation

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on US-131

Heading southbound

No further southbound stop in our list on US-131.

Heading northbound

Morley Rest Area 533
about 79 miles · Rest area near Amble

Overnight parking

Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Michigan has no statewide one that we found.

Based on MDOT proposed rules (2025). Rules and closures in Michigan

Rest stops on other highways nearby

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38 truck spaces
Battle Creek Rest Area Rest area

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24 truck spaces
Glenn Rest Area 726 Rest area

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17 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alamo Rest Area 709?

On US-131 southbound at mile 43 near Alamo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The map link above starts navigation.

Which direction does Alamo Rest Area 709 serve?

Southbound traffic on US-131.

How far is the next rest stop after Alamo Rest Area 709?

Northbound: Morley Rest Area 533, about 79 miles.

Can you sleep at Alamo Rest Area 709?

Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Michigan has no statewide one that we found.

Is there truck parking at Alamo Rest Area 709?

21 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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