How far is West Allis, WI from Bristol, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Bristol, WI is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.55 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.7 mi
51.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.55 mi
Kilometers
65.26 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Apr 10, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Fri, Apr 10, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-10T20:57
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Apr 10, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To Bristol
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · South 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.3 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1180 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 71st Street

    1832 ft · 49 sec · 71st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 125th Avenue

    972 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    747 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    2844 ft · 54 sec · Bristol Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 65%
75th Street
4.49 mi · 11%
South 76th Street
3.84 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
2.82 mi · 7%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 3%
Bristol Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

26.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 27m from West Allis
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Bristol?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from West Allis and 20.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.02 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
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
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Bristol. The current time is 20:57:32.

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.