Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caspian, MI
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New Bristol Location, MI
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This short 19.8-mile drive from Caspian to New Bristol Location in Michigan is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 31 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with West Adams Street, M 189, and Lind Road forming the backbone of your journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, it’s perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic detour within the Midwest region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Adams Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| M 189 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lind Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| US 141 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Road 424 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Bristol Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Caspian Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Caspian, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.
Start on West Caspian Avenue
Turn left onto East Railroad Street
Continue on County Road 424
At end of road, turn right onto M 189
Turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto US 141
Turn left onto Lind Road
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto M 189
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 2 / West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 141
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Lind Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Caspian on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Smoke
Destination
Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Smoke
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 19.8-mile trip, with only a small portion on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on West Adams Street, offering a brief period of consistent cruising before the landscape shifts. As you transition between West Adams Street, M 189, and Lind Road, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments. This route's personality is less about open highway and more about engaging with the local road network, making it a more interactive journey.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Railroad Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (M 189): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 2 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
500 ft
Total Descent
612 ft
Highest Point
1,722 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
346 ft
Founded 1918
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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