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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.66 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.38 mi
73.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.66 mi
Kilometers
91.18 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mequon
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
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Mequon
28.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bristol
28.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Mequon and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Swan Road

    1058 ft · 22 sec · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Mequon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedarburg Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Green Bay Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2561 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · 75th Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    747 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
42.4 mi · 75%
75th Street
4.76 mi · 8%
Cedarburg Road
2.2 mi · 4%
West Brown Deer Road
2.14 mi · 4%
West Mequon Road
2.03 mi · 4%
North Green Bay Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 38m from Mequon
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.03 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Bristol. The current time is 05:12:53.

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.