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
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 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
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 45Toward 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 143Toward 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.
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Leon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 7
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.
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
$5.77 one way
$11.55 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$6.37
$12.75
premium
$4.72
$7.26
$14.52
diesel
$4.80
$7.38
$14.77
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Leon, WI
Evening
in Leon on Monday
Local time
7:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
W 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 9:02PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 9:01PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Norway Ridge, WI
Evening
in Norway Ridge on Monday
Local time
7:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
SW 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 9:02PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 9:01PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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
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.
More Details
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 Effort3/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,146 ft789 ft
Total Climb
413 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
1,146 ft
~14 mi in
Elevation Range
357 ft
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.
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
