How far is Eau Claire, WI from Random Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Random Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Random Lake.
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Start on East Grand Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Farwell Street
2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Harding Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue
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Continue on Brackett Avenue
1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Hastings Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way
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Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
136.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 49
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right
2704 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 28: Mayville, Kewaskum
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
99 m · 8 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
8.6 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue
3255 ft · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 144
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 144
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 144
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1397 ft · 43 sec · North Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1550 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allen Street
61 m · 11 sec · Allen Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
129 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
561 ft · 30 sec · Carroll Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
19 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Random Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Random Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eau Claire to Random Lake?
The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Eau Claire and 117.4 miles from Random Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Mostly Sunny near Random Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon Station.
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Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 195.63 mi (314.83 km).
#1 Eau Claire
The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 67,065 |
| Coordinates | 44.8113500, -91.4984900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Random Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 43.5522200, -87.9617600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.86 | $87.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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