How far is Random Lake, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Random Lake and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Random Lake and Milwaukee.
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Start on 3rd Street
62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Butler Street
1620 ft · 57 sec · Butler Street
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Continue on County Highway K
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto State Highway 57
34.3 mi · 43 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
1377 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
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Continue on West McKinley Avenue
1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
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Continue on East Knapp Street
148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Random Lake and Milwaukee.
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 57
Turn right onto State Highway 57
34.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Random Lake and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Random Lake and 19.9 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Random Lake and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 35.57 mi (57.25 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 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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