Origin
Sauble, MI
Late night in Sauble on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sauble, MI
fish socks
Bristol, MI
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI covers 27.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5 Mile Road, East 5 Mile Road, East Old M 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on West 5 Mile Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 5 Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 around 10.5 miles in near M 37.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (M 37): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (OLD M-63 / West Old M-63): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
M 37
At end of road, turn left onto M 37
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
OLD M-63 / West Old M-63
Turn right onto OLD M-63 / West Old M-63
Navigation decision point
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North Raymond Road
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5 Mile Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| East 5 Mile Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| East Old M 63 | 4 mi | 6m |
| West 4 Mile Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| North Skookum Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| East 8 Mile Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| West Old M-63 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Hamilton Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
West 5 Mile Road
— 4.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauble, MI and Bristol, MI.
1
Start on North Hamilton Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hamilton Road
2
Continue on West 5 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 5 Mile Road
3
Continue on West 5 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West 5 Mile Road
4
Continue on Brooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooks Road
5
Turn slight left onto West 4 Mile Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West 4 Mile Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto M 37
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
M 37
7
Turn right onto OLD M-63
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Old M-63
8
Continue on OLD M-63
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Old M 63
9
Continue on East 5 Mile Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
East 5 Mile Road
10
Continue on East 5 Mile Road
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 5 Mile Road
11
Continue on North Skookum Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Skookum Road
12
Continue on East 8 Mile Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 8 Mile Road
13
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Raymond Road
14
Arrive at destination
North Raymond Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bristol, MI
Late night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
19 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
1h 1m 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 Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI covers 27.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 5 Mile Road, East 5 Mile Road, East Old M 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Sauble, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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 Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (M 37): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (OLD M-63 / West Old M-63): Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (North Raymond Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sauble, MI to Bristol, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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