Origin
Bristol, WI
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, WI to Franklin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Franklin, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bristol to Franklin, Wisconsin, you are in for a quick 24.8-mile journey that takes approximately 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via local routes including 82nd Street, 200th Avenue, and Bristol Road. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly efficient drive across the Midwest. Because this is a direct, turn-heavy local route, you can easily complete it in under an hour, making it a great option for a spontaneous trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Raynor Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| 200th Avenue | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| South Colony Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Loomis Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Raynor Avenue
— 7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, WI and Franklin, 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
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
200th Avenue
6
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Colony Avenue
7
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Colony Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto US 45
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Colony Avenue
10
Continue on US 45
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Colony Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
13
Enter roundabout onto US 45
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Raynor Avenue
14
Continue on US 45
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
15
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
16
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South North Cape Road
17
Turn right onto US 45; WI 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Loomis Road
18
Turn right
80 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — 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
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 45 / North Raynor Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / North Raynor Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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.
Destination
Franklin, WI
Late night in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
39m 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?
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route consists of 0% highway driving. Instead, you will be navigating a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The road lacks any long, monotonous stretches, with the longest segment being 0 miles on 82nd Street. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace remains steady and focused on local roads. You should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change in direction as you make your way through the Wisconsin landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on North Raynor Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 82nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 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 10.2 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on North Raynor Avenue. 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 10.2 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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