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Trip from West Allis, WI to Bristol, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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city in South West England, United Kingdom

Bristol, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from West Allis to Bristol, Wisconsin, you are looking at a manageable 40.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Midwest, primarily relying on South 76th Street, the Airport Freeway, and I-41 South to reach your destination. With a modest estimated fuel cost of only $6, this trip is highly budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the entire route takes less than an hour, it offers the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule without needing complex planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 26.3 mi 29m
75th Street 4.6 mi 6m
South 76th Street 3.8 mi 9m
Airport Freeway 2.8 mi 3m
I 41 1.3 mi 1m
Bristol Road 0.5 mi <1m
200th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
82nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 26.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 59

173 ft · 9 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
2

Turn right

75 ft · 7 sec
3

Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

3.8 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

2.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

26 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 344 Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · this road
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

212 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
11

Merge onto WI 50

4.6 mi · 6 min · 75th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
13

Turn left onto US 45

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Bristol Road
14

Continue on US 45

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 200th Avenue
15

Turn left onto 82nd Street

339 ft · 20 sec · 82nd Street
16

Turn left onto 199th Avenue

52 ft · 2 sec · 199th Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

199th Avenue

Where to Stop

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

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Milwaukee, WI

20 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

Antioch, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franksville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from West Allis, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — 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

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 76th Street

Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
6.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 344 Toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
7
35 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.35 one way

$12.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.97 $13.94
premium $4.89 $7.81 $15.63
diesel $5.61 $8.96 $17.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.55 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Widespread Fog

SE 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Bristol, WI

Morning in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Widespread Fog

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

1 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

55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 40.5-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel that requires frequent attention to navigation. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on South 76th Street. Instead, the route transitions from local streets to the Airport Freeway and I-41 South, creating a mix of urban navigation and regional transit. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands focus as you transition through these varied road types.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on North-South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and 75th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South 76th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from West Allis, WI to Bristol, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Geneva along the way.

Lake Geneva

34.5 mi in | ~45m

About the Cities

Starting in West Allis, WI

Full guide →

West Allis is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: Navigation decision point; near the start (South 76th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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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