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

The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to Chilton, WI is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.43 mi
55.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.43 mi
Kilometers
55.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chilton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Random Lake
Wed, Sep 23, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Random Lake
2026-09-23T10:46
Arrive Chilton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Random Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rhine
WI

Civil town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

From Random Lake
20.1 mi
00h 31m
To Chilton
20.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    19 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carroll Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · Carroll Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 144

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 57

  5. 5

    Continue on South Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 57

    18.3 mi · 27 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Water Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Water Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Water Street

    1762 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    137 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Calumet Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Calumet Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Calumet Drive

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Calumet Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    1733 ft · 1 min · South Madison Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
25.7 mi · 64%
Calumet Drive
6.4 mi · 16%
Calumet Street
3 mi · 7%
State Highway 144
1.04 mi · 3%
South Mill Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

18.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rhine
00h 31m from Random Lake
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Random Lake and Sunny near Chilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rhine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Random Lake and 20.1 miles from Chilton.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Random Lake and Sunny near Chilton.

Stop Ideas Near Rhine

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

23 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

32 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

41 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

49 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and Chilton. Straight-line distance: 34.43 mi (55.41 km).

Random Lake

#1 Random Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Chilton

City in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,114
Coordinates44.0288800, -88.1628800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)
End: Chilton (-88.16288, 44.02888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $4.99 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $5.59 $7.94 $15.88
Diesel $6.62 $9.40 $18.80

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Random Lake and Chilton. The current time is 10:46:02.

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.