Origin
Bristol, WI
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, WI to Muskego, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
Bristol, WI to Muskego, WI is 35.1 miles and takes about 52m via State Highway 142 and State Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll find the journey uncomplicated, with most of the driving on state highways rather than interstates. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 142 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 36 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Burlington Bypass | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Racine Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| 200th Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Burlington Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 142
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on 199th Avenue
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
199th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 82nd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
82nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 45
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
200th Avenue
4
Continue on US 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Road
5
Continue on US 45
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
200th Avenue
6
Turn left onto WI 142
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington Road
7
Continue on WI 142
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 142
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Bypass
10
Continue on WI 36; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
11
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
12
Turn left onto CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Loomis Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Highway Y
14
Continue on CTH Y
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway Y
15
Continue on CTH Y
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Racine Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Racine Avenue
17
Continue on CTH Y
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Racine Avenue
18
Turn right onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
19
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Bristol, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
82nd Street
Turn right onto 82nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 45 / 200th Avenue
Turn right onto US 45 / 200th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Turn left onto CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CTH Y / County Highway Y
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / County Highway Y
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Muskego, WI
Afternoon in Muskego on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Rochester, WI
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on State Highway 142, State Highway 36, and the Burlington Bypass. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 7.3 miles on State Highway 142, providing a consistent pace for that portion. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between more open highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a varied feel, not a monotonous interstate cruise, but also not an exclusively rural byway.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on State Highway 142.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 82nd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (82nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45 / 200th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on State Highway 142. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (82nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 45 / 200th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskego, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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