Origin
Iron River, MI
Afternoon in Iron River on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iron River, MI to New Bristol Location, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iron River, MI
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New Bristol Location, MI
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.4-mile drive from Iron River to New Bristol Location in Michigan is easily manageable in just 26 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays and featuring a low fuel cost estimate of around $3. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with a small portion on US 141, making it a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, you'll find plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and any brief stops you might need.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Adams Street | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Lind Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| US 141 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Bristol Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 4th 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 Iron River, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
164 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 2
14 mi
·
17 min
·
West Adams Street
4
Turn left onto US 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 141
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Lind Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lind Road
6
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bristol Road
7
Arrive at destination
New Bristol Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2 / West Adams Street
Turn left onto US 2 / West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 141
Turn left onto US 141
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Lind Road
Turn left onto Lind Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
New Bristol Road
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
New Bristol Location, MI
Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 on this route, with only about 5% of the journey on highways. The majority of your travel will be on West Adams Street and Lind Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a 14.5-mile segment on West Adams Street. This profile suggests a drive that will involve frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping vistas or consistent high-speed travel.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 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 early in the drive near North 4th Avenue.
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 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 2 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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: near the start (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 2 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here.
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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