How far is Bristol, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Bristol, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
40.34 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T07:20
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Bristol
19.9 mi
00h 20m
To Milwaukee
20.4 mi
00h 20m

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
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2742 ft · 52 sec · Bristol Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    569 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 125th Avenue

    1099 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 71st Street

    1934 ft · 1 min · 71st Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront

    1303 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue

    2299 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Plankinton Avenue

    1318 ft · 49 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Avenue

    1269 ft · 48 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
26 mi · 64%
North-South Freeway
6.64 mi · 16%
75th Street
4.48 mi · 11%
Bristol Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Plankington Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
71st Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 20m from Bristol
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bristol and 20.4 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.63 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 199th Avenue (-88.049222, 42.55891)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 Milwaukee. The current time is 07:20:21.

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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.