How far is Franklin, WI from Random Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Random Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Random Lake.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Loomis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto County Highway K
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway K
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Continue on Butler Street
1620 ft · 1 min · Butler Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 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 Franklin 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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Cloudy leaving Franklin and Rain Showers near Random Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Random Lake?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bayside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Franklin and 25.5 miles from Random Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Franklin and Rain Showers near Random Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bayside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayside.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).
#1 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.12 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
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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