Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Morning in Fitchburg on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Bristol, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, WI
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Bristol, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Bristol, WI covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 14, Humes Road, I 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on US Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.98 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.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 95.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 95.8 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 14 and Humes Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.9 miles on US Highway 14.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and Humes Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 95.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
5
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
US 12
Merge onto US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
5
95.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
82nd Street
Turn left onto 82nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
199th Avenue
Turn left onto 199th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| Humes Road | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| I 43 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| US 14 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 50 | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| US 12 | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| 75th Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| County Highway M | 6.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Bristol, WI.
1
Start on Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
2
Turn left onto CTH M
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
3
Turn straight onto CTH MM
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
CTH MM
4
Turn slight left onto CTH MM
414 ft
·
10 sec
·
CTH MM
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto US 14
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 14
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 14
8
Continue on US 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bullard Road
10
Turn right onto North Tupper Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Tupper Road
11
Turn right onto CTH M
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway M
12
Turn left onto US 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on US 14
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East US 14
14
Continue on US 14
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Humes Road
15
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge onto I 43
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 43
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
20
Merge onto US 12
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 330B
Toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on WI 50; WI 120
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on WI 50; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on WI 50
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 45
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Bristol Road
26
Continue on US 45
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
200th Avenue
27
Turn left onto 82nd Street
339 ft
·
20 sec
·
82nd Street
28
Turn left onto 199th Avenue
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
199th Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
199th Avenue
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 47.9 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 miles.
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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 14 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, WI
The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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
$14.98 one way
$29.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.44 | $36.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Bristol, WI
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Fitchburg, WI to Bristol, WI covers 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 14, Humes Road, I 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Fitchburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.98 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 95.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fitchburg, WI to Bristol, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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