How far is Oak Creek, WI from Bristol, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Bristol, WI is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
32.26 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.48 mi
39.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.91 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-19T07:46
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
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 Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Bristol
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    33 m · 7 sec · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ryan Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago

    3042 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

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

    65 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · 75th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    747 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 63%
75th Street
4.76 mi · 15%
West Ryan Road
4.13 mi · 13%
South Chicago Road
1.17 mi · 4%
I 41 South
0.85 mi · 3%
Bristol Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 21m from Oak Creek
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Bristol?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 16.2 miles from Oak Creek and 16.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny 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 Oak Creek and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 24.48 mi (39.4 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Bristol. The current time is 07:46:27.

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.