How far is Random Lake, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.95 mi
43.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.95 mi
Kilometers
43.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.18 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Random Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Random Lake
2026-04-23T09:31
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

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
West Bend
WI

City in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Random Lake
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Menomonee Falls
19.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Random Lake and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    19 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carroll Street

    561 ft · 30 sec · Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    129 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Allen Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1550 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1397 ft · 43 sec · North Spring Street

  7. 7

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

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 144

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 144

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road H

  11. 11

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 144
8.36 mi · 21%
County Road H
4.07 mi · 10%
State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 5%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
River Crest Drive
0.38 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.3 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bend
00h 25m from Random Lake
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Random Lake and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

West Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Random Lake and 19.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bend

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

42 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

49 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

51 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 26.95 mi (43.37 km).

Random Lake

#1 Random Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,567
Coordinates43.5522200, -87.9617600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Random Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 09:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.