How far is Plymouth, WI from Random Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.12 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.59 mi
21.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.59 mi
Kilometers
21.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.95 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Random Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Oct 15, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive Random Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waldo
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Plymouth
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Random Lake
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Random Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Random Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    131 m · 25 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 144

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carroll Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Carroll Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    19 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Random Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
11.8 mi · 73%
Eastern Avenue
1.62 mi · 10%
State Highway 144
1.04 mi · 6%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 5%
Carroll Street
0.6 mi · 4%
East Mill Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

7.32 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldo
00h 13m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Random Lake?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Plymouth and 8.1 miles from Random Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plymouth and Rain Showers near Random Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Waldo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waldo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waldo.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

21 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

41 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

49 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

60 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 13.59 mi (21.87 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Random Lake

#2 Random Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,567
Coordinates43.5522200, -87.9617600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-87.97704, 43.74861)
End: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.69
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $2.35 $4.69
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.69 $5.38
Premium $5.30 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $6.19 $3.53 $7.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Random Lake. The current time is 18:31:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.