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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 7 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
92 m · 11 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on Caron Butler Drive
146 m · 17 sec · Caron Butler Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Park Drive
1536 ft · 42 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
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Continue on 24th Street
1611 ft · 50 sec · 24th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Street
110 m · 10 sec · Racine Street
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · County Line Road
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Turn left
2398 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1180 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto 71st Street
1832 ft · 49 sec · 71st Street
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Turn left onto 125th Avenue
972 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue
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Turn right onto 75th Street
4.3 mi · 6 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 Racine and Bristol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somers.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.65 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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