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Trip from Fall River, 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

30m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Fall River, WI

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town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Leeds, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick jaunt through the Wisconsin countryside, the 19.1-mile journey from Fall River to Leeds is an efficient choice. Lasting roughly 30 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate a combination of State Highway 60, US Highway 51, and State Highway 16. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Midwest locations. Because the trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you plenty of flexibility to complete the drive at your own pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 60 15 mi 22m
US Highway 51 1.5 mi 2m
State Highway 16 1.5 mi 2m
Johnson Road 0.6 mi 2m
South Street 0.4 mi 1m
County Highway K <0.1 mi <1m
Kane Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 60 — 15 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, WI and Leeds, WI.

1

Start on Kane Street

148 ft · 8 sec · Kane Street
2

Turn right onto South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on Johnson Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Johnson Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
5

Turn right onto WI 60

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60
6

Enter roundabout onto US 51

230 ft · 3 sec · US Highway 51
7

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51
8

Turn left onto CTH K

198 ft · 5 sec · County Highway K
9

Arrive at destination

CTH K

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — 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 | South Street

Turn right onto South Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 16 / State Highway 16

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16 / State Highway 16

Navigation decision point

3
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Turn right onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Navigation decision point

4
17.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 51 / US Highway 51

Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
19.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | CTH K / County Highway K

Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.99 one way

$5.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.28 $6.56
premium $4.89 $3.68 $7.35
diesel $5.61 $4.22 $8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $2.01 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Fall River, WI

Late night in Fall River on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leeds, WI

Late night in Leeds on Sunday

Local time

2:28 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

30m 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?

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse this 19.1-mile stretch. With 94% of the route consisting of highway travel, you can anticipate consistent speeds and a direct path. The longest uninterrupted portion occurs during the 15-mile leg on State Highway 60, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. The road transitions smoothly between the state and federal highways, offering a predictable driving environment. You will find that the route avoids technical local turns, prioritizing efficiency and straightforward navigation over complex winding paths.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on State Highway 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and US Highway 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Street.

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 30m drive. You will face about 5 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 (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15 miles on State Highway 60. 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 (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): 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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