How far is Iron River, MI from New Bristol Location, MI?

The driving distance from Iron River, MI to New Bristol Location, MI is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.45 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.45 mi
Kilometers
28.08 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bristol Location
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Iron River
Wed, Apr 15, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iron River
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive New Bristol Location
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Iron River
10:00 PM CDT
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
Alpha
MI

Village in Michigan

From Iron River
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To New Bristol Location
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Iron River and New Bristol Location.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iron River and New Bristol Location.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

    50 m · 12 sec · North 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    14.5 mi · 17 min · West Adams Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lind Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Lind Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto New Bristol Road

    2700 ft · 2 min · New Bristol Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bristol Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iron River and New Bristol Location.

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Adams Street
14.5 mi · 83%
Lind Road
1.5 mi · 9%
New Bristol Road
0.51 mi · 3%
North 4th Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West Adams Street

Turn left onto West Adams Street

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpha
00h 13m from Iron River
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Iron River and Rain Showers Likely near New Bristol Location.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iron River to New Bristol Location?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.7 miles from Iron River and 8.8 miles from New Bristol Location.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Iron River and Rain Showers Likely near New Bristol Location.

Stop Ideas Near Alpha

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alpha, 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 Alpha.

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L'Anse, MI

80 mi away
102 North Main Street
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Marquette, Michigan

91 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive
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Escanaba, Michigan

104 mi away
2901 27th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iron River and New Bristol Location. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).

Iron River

#1 Iron River

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

Population960
Coordinates46.0927300, -88.6423500
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Bristol Location

New Bristol Location is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.1044000, -88.3865200
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron River (-88.64235, 46.09273)
End: New Bristol Location (-88.38652, 46.1044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Iron River and New Bristol Location. The current time is 15:28:46.

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.