How far is Racine, WI from Bristol, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Bristol, WI is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
24.53 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.48 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Racine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Racine
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To Bristol
12.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Caron Butler Drive

    146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive

    1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 24th Street

    1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street

    110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 32

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2398 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

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

    1180 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 71st Street

    1832 ft · 49 sec · 71st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 125th Avenue

    972 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 75th Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    747 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
13.4 mi · 55%
75th Street
4.49 mi · 18%
Highway 32
1.37 mi · 6%
Sheridan Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Line Road

Turn right onto County Line Road

7.36 mi · 00h 13m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 19m from Racine
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Racine and Chance 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 Racine to Bristol?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Racine and 12.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somers, 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 Somers.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.65 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Bristol. The current time is 19:31:13.

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.