Origin
Leeds, WI
Morning in Leeds on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leeds, WI to Portage, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Portage, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in the Midwest, the 19.6-mile trek from Leeds to Portage is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable route for a short outing. With a fuel budget of just $3, this drive is exceptionally budget-friendly. Because the distance is so short, you certainly won't need an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single afternoon. The route stays entirely within Wisconsin, providing a straightforward transition between these two local communities. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers who value simplicity and speed over a long-distance road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 51 | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| US HIghway 51 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Wisconsin Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Cook Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway K | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 51
— 15.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leeds, WI and Portage, 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
Continue on US 51
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 51
6
Continue on US 51; WI 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
7
Turn left onto WI 33
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Cook Street
8
Arrive at destination
WI 33
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.5 — 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
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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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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.
Destination
Portage, WI
Morning in Portage on Tuesday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
29m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on US Highway 51, which accounts for a 15.6-mile stretch of the trip. The transition from the highway onto East Wisconsin Street marks the final phase of your arrival in Portage. Expect a consistent and predictable pace, as the route lacks complex navigation or winding backroads. It functions primarily as a functional, fast link between points rather than a winding scenic byway, so you can count on a steady drive once you merge onto the main highway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US Highway 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 and US HIghway 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 / US Highway 51.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leeds, WI to Portage, WI is easy. At 29m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 15.6 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 (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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portage, 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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