How far is Mequon, WI from Bristol, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Bristol, WI is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Bristol.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 22 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn right onto West Mequon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn slight right
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cedarburg Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on North Green Bay Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
14.9 mi · 21 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto 75th Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · 75th Street
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Take the exit slight left
747 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Bristol Road
2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue
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Turn left onto 82nd Street
103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street
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Turn left onto 199th Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mequon 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 Mequon to Bristol?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Mequon and 28.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.03 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,145 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589100, -88.0492500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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