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Trip from Mansfield, 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

24m

Distance

13.4 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

Downtown Mansfield, MI, MI

Mansfield, MI

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Downtown New Bristol Location, MI, MI

New Bristol Location, MI

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Trip Overview

This short, 13.4-mile drive from Mansfield to New Bristol Location in Michigan should take you about 24 minutes to complete. Primarily using M 69 and Crystal Avenue, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical option for local travel within the Midwest region. The drive's profile suggests a turn-heavy local experience, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 69 9.3 mi 13m
Lind Road 1.5 mi 5m
Crystal Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
US 141 0.9 mi 1m
New Bristol Road 0.5 mi 1m
North 5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: M 69 — 9.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 69

9.3 mi · 13 min · M 69
2

Turn right onto US 2; US 141

381 ft · 12 sec · North 5th Street
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto US 2; US 141

1.1 mi · 1 min · Crystal Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 141
Use the right 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street

Turn right onto US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue

Turn left onto US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 141

Turn right onto US 141

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
11.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | Lind Road

Turn left onto Lind Road

Navigation decision point

3
12.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | New Bristol Road

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.09 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.30 $4.60
premium $4.89 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $5.61 $2.96 $5.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.17 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mansfield, MI

Afternoon in Mansfield on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bristol Location, MI

Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Sunday

Local time

4:55 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

23 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

24m 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 7% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles along M 69. As you navigate Lind Road and Crystal Avenue, you'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the local landscape, with frequent turns and changes in scenery. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for a more engaged driving experience.

Only 7% 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: 9.3 mi on M 69.

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 9.3 miles in near US 2; US 141 / North 5th 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 24m 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: at 9.3 miles (US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on M 69. 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 9.3 miles (US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 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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