Origin
Iron River, MI
Afternoon in Iron River on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iron River, MI to New Bristol Location, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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
Sabine Freiberger
New Bristol Location, MI
fish socks
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.7 miles from Iron River, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Adams Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~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
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~17m in
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US 141
Turn left onto US 141
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Lind Road
Turn left onto Lind Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.9 mi into trip
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~24m in
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New Bristol Road
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
Navigation decision point
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
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North 4th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 2
14 mi
·
17 min
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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
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New Bristol Road
7
Arrive at destination
New Bristol Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of only 26 minutes, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart whenever it suits you, and since there are no recommended stops, you can easily do the entire drive in one go. The estimated fuel cost is minimal at $3, so you won't need to worry extensively about finding gas stations. Keep an eye out for the transition onto US 141, as this is where the highway share comes into play on this otherwise local road journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.7 miles from Iron River, MI, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.4 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bristol Location, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Iron River, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Iron River, MI
This is one driving day of about 17.4 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Iron River, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Adams Street for about 14.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Iron River, MI · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Iron River, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Bristol Location, MI
The final approach into New Bristol Location, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Bristol Location, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Norway, MI
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Iron River, MI to New Bristol Location, MI covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Adams Street, Lind Road, US 141. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Iron River, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Iron River, MI to New Bristol Location, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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