How far is Port Washington, WI from Random Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Port Washington, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.28 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.28 mi
Kilometers
24.59 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Random Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Return by in Port Washington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-10-15T17:38
Arrive Random Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington
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
Fredonia
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Port Washington
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Random Lake
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Port Washington and Random Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington and Random Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Grand Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Grand Avenue

    1704 ft · 29 sec · West Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2723 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 33

  6. 6

    Continue on East Green Bay Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    569 ft · 10 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1024 ft · 28 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3146 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway K

  15. 15

    Continue on Butler Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · Butler Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
10.3 mi · 67%
West Grand Avenue
1.56 mi · 10%
East Green Bay Avenue
1.32 mi · 9%
County Highway K
1.21 mi · 8%
State Highway 33
0.52 mi · 3%
Butler Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
00h 11m from Port Washington
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Port Washington 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 Port Washington to Random Lake?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.6 miles from Port Washington and 7.6 miles from Random Lake.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fredonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredonia, 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 Fredonia.

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

36 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

59 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington and Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,584
Coordinates43.3872200, -87.8756400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Random Lake

#2 Random Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,567
Coordinates43.5522200, -87.9617600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Washington (-87.87564, 43.38722)
End: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.55 $5.09
Premium $5.30 $2.86 $5.72
Diesel $6.19 $3.34 $6.69

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 Port Washington and Random Lake. The current time is 17:38:14.

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.