Trip from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bristol, WI, WI

Bristol, WI

Osviel Rodriguez Valdés

Downtown Racine, WI, WI

Racine, WI

Yan Krukau

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI covers 24.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 82nd Street, 200th Avenue, Bristol Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.1 miles from Bristol, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
82nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
82nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
200th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Bristol Road Unavailable Refreshing
75th Street Unavailable Refreshing
125th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
71st Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 41 North Unavailable Refreshing
CTH KR Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 82nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 199th Avenue

52 ft · 4 sec · 199th Avenue
2

Turn right onto 82nd Street

338 ft · 17 sec · 82nd Street
3

Turn right onto 200th Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 200th Avenue
4

Continue on Bristol Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Bristol Road
5

Turn right onto 75th Street

4.4 mi · 6 min · 75th Street
6

Take the exit slight left

0.1 mi · 17 sec
7

Turn left onto 125th Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 125th Avenue
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto 71st Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 71st Street
9

Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 41 North, I 94 West
10

Merge slight left

6.2 mi · 6 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers

0.1 mi · 19 sec · CTH KR: Mount Pleasant, Somers
12

Turn right onto County Line Road

7.4 mi · 12 min · County Line Road
13

Turn left onto Sheridan Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Road
14

Continue on Highway 32

1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 32
15

Continue on Racine Street

361 ft · 12 sec · Racine Street
16

Turn right onto 24th Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 24th Street
17

Continue on Roosevelt Park Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Roosevelt Park Drive
18

Turn right onto Caron Butler Drive

479 ft · 13 sec · Caron Butler Drive
19

Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
20

Turn right onto 7th Street

246 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.1 miles from Bristol, WI, or about 18m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24.3 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristol, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, WI

This is one driving day of about 24.3 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Bristol, WI · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

12 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Bristol, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Racine, WI

The final approach into Racine, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Racine, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.69 one way

$7.38 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $4.07 $8.14
premium $4.80 $4.59 $9.17
diesel $5.64 $5.40 $10.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bristol, WI

Afternoon in Bristol on Monday

Local time

12:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Monday

Local time

12:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

37m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI covers 24.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 82nd Street, 200th Avenue, Bristol Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Bristol, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, WI to Racine, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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