How far is Crystal Falls, MI from Tobin Location, MI?
The driving distance from Crystal Falls, MI to Tobin Location, MI is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 02m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Falls and Tobin Location.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Falls and Tobin Location.
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Start on North 5th Street
24 m · 7 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Crystal Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Crystal Avenue
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Turn left onto Tobin-Alpha Road
1915 ft · 1 min · Tobin-Alpha Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tobin-Alpha Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Falls and Tobin Location.
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.
Crystal Avenue
Turn right onto Crystal Avenue
1.1 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Falls to Tobin Location?
The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 02m 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?
Alpha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Crystal Falls and 0.7 miles from Tobin Location.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.19 one way or $0.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crystal Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Tobin Location.
Stop Ideas Near Alpha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Falls and Tobin Location. Straight-line distance: 1.13 mi (1.82 km).
#1 Crystal Falls
City in and county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 46.0980100, -88.3340200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tobin Location
Tobin Location is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.0924500, -88.3562500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tobin Location (-88.35625, 46.09245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.21 | $0.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.23 | $0.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.27 | $0.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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