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

The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
20.39 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Random Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Random Lake
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Cedarburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Random Lake
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
Saukville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Random Lake
10.2 mi
00h 16m
To Cedarburg
10.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    1620 ft · 57 sec · Butler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway K

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway K

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    13.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 57

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washington, Grafton

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1256 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    534 ft · 15 sec · 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Columbia Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
13.9 mi · 68%
Wisconsin Avenue
1.42 mi · 7%
County Highway K
1.19 mi · 6%
Columbia Road
1.16 mi · 6%
WI 32 North
0.35 mi · 2%
Butler Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Turn right onto State Highway 57

13.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saukville
00h 16m from Random Lake
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Random Lake and Rain Showers near Cedarburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to Cedarburg?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Saukville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Random Lake and 10.2 miles from Cedarburg.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saukville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

45 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

49 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

58 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Random Lake

#1 Random Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,567
Coordinates43.5522200, -87.9617600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Cedarburg

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.93
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $2.96 $5.93
Mid-grade $4.72 $3.39 $6.79
Premium $5.30 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $6.19 $4.46 $8.92

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 Random Lake and Cedarburg. The current time is 13:23:10.

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.