Origin
Leon, WI
Late night in Leon on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leon, WI to Norway Ridge, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 19.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI.
1
Start on WI 27
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 27
2
Continue on WI 27
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Black River Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 94
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 143
Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
8
Turn right onto WI 21
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
9
Continue on WI 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 21
10
Turn left onto WI 173
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 173
11
Arrive at destination
WI 173
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 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.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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
Exit 45
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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
Exit 143
Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
4
31 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WI 173 / State Highway 173
Turn left onto WI 173 / State Highway 173
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norway Ridge, WI
Late night in Norway Ridge on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
48m 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 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.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
22.8 mi in
|
~25m
Necedah
26.4 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 90. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norway Ridge, 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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