Origin
Leeds, WI
Late night in Leeds on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leeds, WI to Lodi, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leeds, WI
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Lodi, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition in south-central Wisconsin, the 12.5-mile journey from Leeds to Lodi is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a short day trip rather than an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive that connects these two Midwest communities. You will rely primarily on State Highway 60 and US Highway 51 to navigate between these points. Because the trip is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to easily fit this into a larger regional itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 60 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| US HIghway 51 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 51 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Portage Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Highway K | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 60
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leeds, WI and Lodi, WI.
1
Start on CTH K
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway K
2
Turn right onto US 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 51
3
Enter roundabout onto US 51; WI 60
214 ft
·
3 sec
·
US HIghway 51
4
Continue on US 51; WI 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US HIghway 51
5
Turn left onto WI 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on WI 60
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 60
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 60
8
Continue on WI 60
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 60
10
Continue on WI 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 60
11
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portage Street
12
Turn left onto WI 113
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
WI 113
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 51 / US Highway 51
Turn right onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 51; WI 60 / US HIghway 51
Enter roundabout onto US 51; WI 60 / US HIghway 51
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 60 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 60 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Lodi, WI
Late night in Lodi on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
20 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
18m 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 highway-focused drive is straightforward and efficient, with 91% of your travel time spent on major roadways. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.5 miles on State Highway 60, providing a steady pace for the bulk of your journey. Transitioning between State Highway 60 and US Highway 51 keeps the drive consistent, avoiding the stop-and-go patterns of local residential streets. You should anticipate a predictable experience behind the wheel, as the route is designed for direct transit rather than technical maneuvering. It is a no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and clarity for those moving between Leeds and Lodi.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 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 US 51 / US Highway 51.
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 18m 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 (US 51 / US Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 51; WI 60 / US HIghway 51): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (WI 60 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 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 (US 51 / US Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 51; WI 60 / US HIghway 51): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (WI 60 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lodi, 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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