How far is Lewistown, IL from Randolph, WI?
The driving distance from Lewistown, IL to Randolph, WI is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Flight 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 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Randolph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Randolph.
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Start on East Avenue E
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1490 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Take the exit slight left
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
21 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown and Randolph.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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 Rain Showers leaving Lewistown and Rain Showers Likely near Randolph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Randolph?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Lewistown and 143.5 miles from Randolph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.50 one way or $95.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Lewistown and Rain Showers Likely near Randolph.
Stop Ideas Near Lee
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 Lee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 225.22 mi (362.46 km).
#1 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Randolph
Village in Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.5391500, -89.0067800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randolph (-89.00678, 43.53915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.69 | $47.50 | $95.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $59.46 | $118.91 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $66.57 | $133.14 |
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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