How far is Random Lake, WI from West Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Random Lake, WI to West Bend, WI is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 West Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Random Lake and West Bend.
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Start on 3rd Street
19 m · 5 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
561 ft · 30 sec · Carroll Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
129 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
61 m · 11 sec · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1550 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1397 ft · 43 sec · North Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 144
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 144
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on Barton Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Barton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
73 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
100 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Random Lake and West Bend.
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.
State Highway 144
Continue on State Highway 144
7.33 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Random Lake and Rain Showers near West Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Random Lake to West Bend?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Kohler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Random Lake and 8.7 miles from West Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Random Lake and Rain Showers near West Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Kohler
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 Kohler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Random Lake and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 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 Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bend (-88.18343, 43.42528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
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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