How far is Random Lake, WI from Fond du Lac, WI?
The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to Fond du Lac, WI is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Random Lake and Fond du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Random Lake and Fond du Lac.
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Start on 3rd Street
19 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
3191 ft · 2 min · Carroll Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 144
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on South Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Mill Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left
1907 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 23
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto County Road P
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road P
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Continue on Main Street
2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Clark Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street
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Take the ramp straight
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Johnson Street
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Turn left onto North Park Avenue
3105 ft · 2 min · North Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Random Lake and Fond du Lac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 23
Merge slight left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to Fond du Lac?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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?
Glenbeulah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Random Lake and 21.7 miles from Fond du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 $6.30 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Glenbeulah
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.68 km).
#1 Random Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 43.5522200, -87.9617600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fond du Lac (-88.43883, 43.775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.12 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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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