How far is Milwaukee, WI from Bristol, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Bristol, WI is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
40.17 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
40.17 mi
Kilometers
64.65 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-18T08:37
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Milwaukee
20.1 mi
00h 25m
To Bristol
20.1 mi
00h 25m

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 Milwaukee and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

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

    65 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · 75th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    747 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
32.3 mi · 80%
75th Street
4.76 mi · 12%
I 43 South
0.72 mi · 2%
Bristol Road
0.54 mi · 1%
I 794 West
0.29 mi · 1%
I 43
0.28 mi · 1%
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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 25m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Bristol?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Milwaukee and 20.1 miles from Bristol.

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 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 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 Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

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 Milwaukee and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.63 km).

Milwaukee

#1 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
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

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
5.37 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Milwaukee and Bristol. The current time is 08:37:59.

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.