How far is Luther, MI from Bristol, MI?
The driving distance from Luther, MI to Bristol, MI is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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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Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luther and Bristol.
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Start on East Old M 63
15 m · 3 sec · East Old M 63
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Turn left onto Oak Street
22 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2054 ft · 56 sec · State Street
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Continue on North State Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North State Road
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Turn right onto East 5 Mile Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 5 Mile Road
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Continue on East 5 Mile Road
127 m · 12 sec · East 5 Mile Road
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Continue on North Skookum Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Skookum Road
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Continue on East 8 Mile Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · East 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Raymond Road
29 m · 4 sec · North Raymond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Raymond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Luther and Bristol.
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.
North Skookum Road
Continue on North Skookum Road
2.97 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Luther and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luther to Bristol?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Luther and 4.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Luther and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tustin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luther and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.6 km).
#1 Luther
Human settlement in Lake County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 322 |
| Coordinates | 44.0402900, -85.6825600 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Bristol is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1039000, -85.5836700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-85.58367, 44.1039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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