How far is Bristol, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Bristol, WI to Franklin, WI is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.81 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.93 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 6:45 PM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Apr 10, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-10T18:06
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 10, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Yorkville
WI

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Bristol
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Franklin
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · 200th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Colony Avenue

    1817 ft · 34 sec · South Colony Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Colony Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · South Colony Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Colony Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    57 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Raynor Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Raynor Avenue
6.99 mi · 28%
200th Avenue
6.15 mi · 25%
South Colony Avenue
3.71 mi · 15%
Loomis Road
2.24 mi · 9%
Bristol Road
1.58 mi · 6%
South 124th Street
1.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Raynor Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

6.99 mi · 00h 11m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 19m from Bristol
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bristol and 12.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

34 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

76 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.67 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Franklin. The current time is 18:06:16.

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.