Origin
Crystal Falls, MI
Morning in Crystal Falls on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2m
Distance
1.5 mi
2 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 3m
★
6 AM
0h 3m
★
8 AM
0h 3m
★
10 AM
0h 3m
★
12 PM
0h 3m
★
3 PM
0h 3m
★
5 PM
0h 3m
★
8 PM
0h 3m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Falls, MI
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Tobin Location, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI covers 1.5 miles and takes about 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crystal Avenue, Tobin-Alpha Road, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.1 miles on Crystal Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2m. Total distance: 1.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2m drive with frequent turns across 1.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crystal Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI is easy. At 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Tobin-Alpha Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue
Turn right onto US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Tobin-Alpha Road
Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tobin-Alpha Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crystal Avenue
— 1.1 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Falls, MI and Tobin Location, MI.
1
Start on North 5th Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 141
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Crystal Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin-Alpha Road
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
Tobin-Alpha Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.23 one way
$0.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.29 | $0.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.33 | $0.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.16 | $0.07 |
| Efficient EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.13 | $0.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.21 | $0.10 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Tobin Location, MI
Morning in Tobin Location on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI covers 1.5 miles and takes about 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crystal Avenue, Tobin-Alpha Road, North 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.7 miles from Crystal Falls, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI is easy. At 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Tobin-Alpha Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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