Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dekorra, WI
cottonbro studio
Leeds Center, WI
Ollie Craig
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Dekorra, WI and Leeds Center, WI.
Start on Red Boulder Court
Turn right onto Beach Garden Road
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
Continue on Parkway Drive
Turn left onto CTH V
At end of road, turn right onto US 51
Continue on US 51; WI 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
Continue on WI 60
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Beach Garden Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CTH V / County Road V
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dekorra on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:44AM CDT until May 24 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Evening in Leeds Center on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:44AM CDT until May 24 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
336 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
1,076 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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