How far is Grafton, WI from Random Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Grafton, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Random Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Random Lake.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
2190 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue
587 ft · 28 sec · 17th Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Spring Street
1256 ft · 22 sec · South Spring Street
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Take the ramp left
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 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 Grafton and Random Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WI 57 North
Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to Random Lake?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Grafton and 9 miles from Random Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Grafton and Rain Showers near Random Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fredonia
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 Fredonia.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.86 km).
#1 Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,178 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197300, -87.9534200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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