How far is Random Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Random Lake and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Random Lake and West Allis.
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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
35.1 mi · 44 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street
926 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Turn left onto South 76th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Random Lake and West Allis.
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
35.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Random Lake and Sunny near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to West Allis?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Random Lake and 21.1 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Random Lake and Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Thiensville
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 Thiensville.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 37.07 mi (59.66 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 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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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