Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon, WI
Mike Norris
Norway Ridge, WI
Barnabas Davoti
Leon, WI to Norway Ridge, WI is 39.1 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I-90, State Highway 173, and State Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within Wisconsin for its entirety, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a same-day round trip or as a connector to other destinations without consuming significant travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 173 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 21 | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 94 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 27 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East McCoy Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Black River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~725 veh/hr typical · worst 988
Quietest
1 AM
~69 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI.
Start on WI 27
Continue on WI 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto WI 21
Continue on WI 21
Turn left onto WI 173
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto WI 173 / State Highway 173
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $5.18 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Leon on Wednesday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Norway Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a good portion on I-90, including one stretch of 19.5 miles without needing to exit. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll likely experience efficient travel with limited slowdowns. Transitions between I-90 and State Highway 173, then State Highway 21, are generally smooth, maintaining a steady pace for most of the 48-minute duration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 173. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m 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: at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
413 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
1,146 ft
~14 mi in
Elevation Range
357 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Necedah.
Saint Paul
Necedah
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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