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Trip from Elmwood, 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 Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.7 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Elmwood, MI, MI

Elmwood, MI

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Downtown New Bristol Location, MI, MI

New Bristol Location, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 35.7-mile drive from Elmwood to New Bristol Location, Michigan, is designed to be completed in about 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on US 2, Federal Forest Highway 16, and Lind Road, offering a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan points. Given its short length, no overnight stay is necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 2 27.8 mi 33m
Federal Forest Highway 16 4.9 mi 8m
Lind Road 1.5 mi 5m
US 141 0.9 mi 1m
New Bristol Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 2 — 27.8 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Federal Forest Highway 16

4.9 mi · 8 min · Federal Forest Highway 16
2

Turn left onto US 2

28 mi · 33 min · US 2
3

Turn left onto US 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 141
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Lind Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Lind Road
5

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · New Bristol Road
6

Arrive at destination

New Bristol Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Stambaugh, Iron River, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stambaugh, Iron River, MI

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Tobin Location, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stambaugh, Iron River, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Elmwood, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 2

Turn left onto US 2

Navigation decision point

5
32.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 141

Turn left onto US 141

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
33.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | Lind Road

Turn left onto Lind Road

Navigation decision point

3
35.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | New Bristol Road

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.27 one way

$10.54 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.82 $11.64
premium $4.72 $6.63 $13.26
diesel $4.80 $6.74 $13.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Elmwood, MI

Late night in Elmwood on Sunday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

New Bristol Location, MI

Late night in New Bristol Location on Sunday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

51m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 35.7-mile journey. With 94% of the route on main roads, you'll encounter a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 27.8 miles, primarily on US 2, allowing for a solid period of steady travel. While the profile indicates a highway focus, the inclusion of Federal Forest Highway 16 and Lind Road suggests a potential for varied scenery and road conditions as you transition from major routes to more localized roads. This mix offers a dynamic, yet efficient, driving experience.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on US 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Federal Forest Highway 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 2.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elmwood, MI to New Bristol Location, MI is easy. At 51m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (Lind Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,721 ft 1,382 ft

Total Climb

537 ft

Total Descent

782 ft

Highest Point

1,721 ft

~22.9 mi in

Elevation Range

339 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on US 2. 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 4.9 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (Lind Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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