Origin
Mansfield, MI
Afternoon in Mansfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, MI
Alexander Krivitskiy
New Bristol Location, MI
fish socks
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.
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
6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 141
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Lind Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.
Start on M 69
Turn right onto US 2; US 141
Turn left onto US 2; US 141
Turn right onto US 141
Turn left onto Lind Road
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
Arrive at destination
Given its short 24-minute duration, this 13.4-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can leave whenever suits you best, and there's no need to rush or plan for multiple stops. The $2 fuel cost means you likely won't need to worry about finding gas stations along the way. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns, especially as you transition from M 69 onto Lind Road and then Crystal Avenue, to ensure you stay on course without unnecessary backtracking.
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.
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 13.4 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bristol Location, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mansfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Mansfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 13.4 miles and 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Mansfield, MI · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
| 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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mansfield on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
39°F
Norway, MI
7 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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