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Trip from Leeds, WI to Poynette, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.4 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

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

town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Leeds, WI

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village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Poynette, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Leeds and Poynette, Wisconsin, this 8.4-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is a budget-friendly way to move through this part of the Midwest. Since the entire journey takes place within the state of Wisconsin, you will find the travel logistics straightforward and easy to manage.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 51 5.6 mi 7m
US HIghway 51 2.3 mi 3m
East Seward Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
County Highway K <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 51 — 5.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leeds, WI and Poynette, 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

4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51
6

Turn left onto East Seward Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Seward Street
7

Turn left onto CTH Q; CTH CS

510 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

CTH Q; CTH CS

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 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
8 mi into trip | ~11m in | East Seward Street

Turn left onto East Seward Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | CTH Q; CTH CS / North Main Street

Turn left onto CTH Q; CTH CS / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.31 one way

$2.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.44 $2.88
premium $4.89 $1.62 $3.23
diesel $5.61 $1.85 $3.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.18 $0.54

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 21, 2026

Origin

Leeds, WI

Late night in Leeds on Tuesday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Poynette, WI

Late night in Poynette on Tuesday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

12m 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 relies heavily on US Highway 51, which accounts for 94% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a consistent, uninterrupted 5.6-mile stretch of US Highway 51, providing a straightforward experience behind the wheel. As you near your destination, the route transitions into East Seward Street to complete the connection. The road remains predictable throughout the short duration, offering a steady pace that avoids the complexities of technical or winding local roads. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.

94% 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: 5.6 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 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 12m drive. You will face about 4 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 8 miles (East Seward Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m 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 5.6 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; at 8 miles (East Seward Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Poynette, 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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