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Trip from Dekorra, WI to Leeds Center, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

16.4 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dekorra, WI, WI

Dekorra, WI

cottonbro studio

Downtown Leeds Center, WI, WI

Leeds Center, WI

Ollie Craig

Trip Overview

Dekorra to Leeds Center is 16.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US Highway 51, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on a highway, making it a straightforward journey. With a duration under 30 minutes, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger travel plan, offering little in the way of extensive sightseeing but focusing on efficient travel between its endpoints.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 51 8.9 mi 12m
County Road V 3 mi 7m
US HIghway 51 2.3 mi 3m
State Highway 60 2 mi 2m
Parkway Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Beach Garden Road <0.1 mi <1m
Red Boulder Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 51 — 8.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dekorra, WI and Leeds Center, WI.

1

Start on Red Boulder Court

137 ft · 7 sec · Red Boulder Court
2

Turn right onto Beach Garden Road

247 ft · 13 sec · Beach Garden Road
3

Turn right onto Parkway Drive

503 ft · 24 sec · Parkway Drive
4

Continue on Parkway Drive

136 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
5

Turn left onto CTH V

3.0 mi · 7 min · County Road V
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 51

8.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 51
7

Continue on US 51; WI 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51
8

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

119 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 60
9

Continue on WI 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 60
10

Arrive at destination

WI 60

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Beach Garden Road

Turn right onto Beach Garden Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Parkway Drive

Turn right onto Parkway Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH V / County Road V

Turn left onto CTH V / County Road V

Navigation decision point

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 51 / US Highway 51

At end of road, turn right onto US 51 / US Highway 51

Navigation decision point

4
14.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.42 one way

$4.84 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.67 $5.35
premium $4.72 $3.04 $6.09
diesel $4.80 $3.10 $6.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Dekorra, WI

Late night in Dekorra on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 7:40AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Leeds Center, WI

Late night in Leeds Center on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 5 to 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 7:40AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a consistent stretch of 8.9 miles on US Highway 51, which forms the backbone of this trip. Expect a straightforward driving experience with limited deviations, as the majority of the travel occurs on well-maintained, high-speed roads. The character remains largely consistent throughout, prioritizing directness over winding scenic byways.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on US Highway 51.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 and County Road V. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beach Garden Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,076 ft 792 ft

Total Climb

336 ft

Total Descent

76 ft

Highest Point

1,076 ft

~12.9 mi in

Elevation Range

284 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Dekorra, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Leeds Center, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on US Highway 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leeds Center, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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