How far is Bristol, MI from Chase, MI?

The driving distance from Bristol, MI to Chase, MI is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.07 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.95 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Le Roy
MI

Township in Osceola County, Michigan

From Bristol
13 mi
00h 12m
To Chase
13 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Chase.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Chase.

  1. 1

    Start on North Raymond Road

    29 m · 9 sec · North Raymond Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 8 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 20 Mile Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · 20 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 22 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Choice Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Chase.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
14.8 mi · 57%
20 Mile Road
4.37 mi · 17%
East 8 Mile Road
1 mi · 4%
US 10
0.58 mi · 2%
3rd Choice Street
0.09 mi
North Raymond Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Roy
00h 12m from Bristol
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Chase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Chase?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Bristol and 13 miles from Chase.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Chase.

Stop Ideas Near Le Roy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Le Roy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Roy.

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

19 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

26 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

38 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

41 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Chase. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 km).

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#1 Bristol

Bristol is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1039000, -85.5836700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: North Raymond Road (-85.583892, 44.103894)
End: 3rd Choice Street (-85.635904, 43.889182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Chase. The current time is 13:42:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.