How far is Bristol, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Bristol, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.31 mi
01h 48m
Flight
77.23 mi
124.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.23 mi
Kilometers
124.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.31 mi
Kilometers
158.22 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T07:21
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Bristol
49.2 mi
00h 54m
To Fitchburg
49.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 199th Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · 199th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · 82nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 19 sec · 200th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bristol Road

    2445 ft · 46 sec · Bristol Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward lake geneva

    151 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · 75th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

    8.8 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51

    34 m · 4 sec · US Highway 51

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51

    926 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    60 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    649 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 138

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 138

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    942 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon

    105 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM

    79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
18.4 mi · 19%
State Highway 50
17.8 mi · 18%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 13%
US 51 North
8.79 mi · 9%
State Highway 138
8.3 mi · 8%
75th Street
6.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 54m from Bristol
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Bristol and 49.2 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 77.23 mi (124.29 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: 199th Avenue (-88.049222, 42.55891)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Fitchburg. The current time is 07:21:47.

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.