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Trip from Dekorra, WI to Leeds, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

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 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

Downtown Dekorra, WI, WI

Dekorra, WI

cottonbro studio

town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Leeds, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 15.9-mile journey from Dekorra to Leeds is a straightforward option that takes roughly 26 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend about $2 on fuel, making it a highly budget-friendly trek within the Midwest. The route relies primarily on US Highway 51 and County Road V, ensuring a direct path between these two points. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Whether you are running errands or just exploring the local area, this path offers a reliable, low-cost transit experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 51 10.4 mi 14m
County Road V 3 mi 7m
US HIghway 51 2.3 mi 3m
Parkway Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Beach Garden Road <0.1 mi <1m
County Highway K <0.1 mi <1m
Red Boulder Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 51 — 10.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dekorra, WI and Leeds, 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 US 51

13 ft · 0 sec · US Highway 51
9

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51
10

Turn left onto CTH K

198 ft · 5 sec · County Highway K
11

Arrive at destination

CTH K

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

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 | US 51 / US Highway 51

Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.49 one way

$4.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.73 $5.46
premium $4.89 $3.06 $6.12
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dekorra, WI

Late night in Dekorra on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leeds, WI

Late night in Leeds on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This 26-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your momentum on US Highway 51, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles. The transition between the highway and County Road V provides a brief change in pace, but you should generally expect a steady, consistent flow behind the wheel. Because the route is concentrated on transit roads, it lacks the technical curves of backroad driving, favoring a predictable, high-speed experience instead. It is an ideal stretch if you prefer a smooth, highway-dominant commute over winding or stop-and-go traffic.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 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 26m drive. You will face about 7 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on US Highway 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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