How far is Randolph, WI from Lewistown, IL?
The driving distance from Randolph, WI to Lewistown, IL is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Lewistown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Lewistown.
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Start on North High Street
2234 ft · 45 sec · North High Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
719 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 73
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Continue on Kienow Drive
1327 ft · 26 sec · Kienow Drive
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Continue on State Highway 73
12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road
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Turn right
546 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
2090 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and Lewistown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Randolph and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Randolph to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Randolph and 141.9 miles from Lewistown.
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 58.6 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.98 one way or $83.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Randolph and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 225.22 mi (362.46 km).
#1 Randolph
Village in Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.5391500, -89.0067800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewistown (-90.15484, 40.3931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $4.19 | $41.98 | $83.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $54.12 | $108.25 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $62.14 | $124.28 |
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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