How far is Fitchburg, WI from Bristol, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Bristol, WI is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
95.79 mi
02h 13m
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
95.79 mi
Kilometers
154.16 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
47.8 mi
01h 06m
To Bristol
48 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
62°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 Fitchburg and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  14. 14

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 75th Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · 75th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    2904 ft · 56 sec · Bristol Road

  26. 26

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
29.8 mi · 31%
US Highway 14
19.9 mi · 21%
County Highway M
13.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 11%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 9%
75th Street
6.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Turn left onto US Highway 14

16 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 06m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 47.8 miles from Fitchburg and 48 miles from Bristol.

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 18.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 Fitchburg and Bristol. The current time is 08:38:48.

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.