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Trip from Caspian, MI to New Bristol Location, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Caspian, MI, MI

Caspian, MI

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Downtown New Bristol Location, MI, MI

New Bristol Location, MI

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: West Adams Street — 14.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caspian, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.

1

Start on West Caspian Avenue

273 ft · 17 sec · West Caspian Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Railroad Street

486 ft · 9 sec · East Railroad Street
3

Continue on County Road 424

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Road 424
4

At end of road, turn right onto M 189

1.6 mi · 2 min · M 189
5

Turn right onto US 2

14 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street
6

Turn left onto US 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 141
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto Lind Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Lind Road
8

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · New Bristol Road
9

Arrive at destination

New Bristol Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Railroad Street

Turn left onto East Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | M 189

At end of road, turn right onto M 189

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 2 / West Adams Street

Turn right onto US 2 / West Adams Street

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 141

Turn left onto US 141

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
17.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Lind Road

Turn left onto Lind Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.40 $6.80
premium $4.89 $3.81 $7.62
diesel $5.61 $4.37 $8.74

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Caspian, MI

Late night in Caspian on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bristol Location, MI

Late night in New Bristol Location on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

1 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

31m 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?

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.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on West Adams Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on West Adams Street. 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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Bristol Location, 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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