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Trip from Lodi, WI to Leeds, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

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

city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Lodi, WI

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town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Leeds, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in south-central Wisconsin, this 12.5-mile journey from Lodi to Leeds is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for your Midwest itinerary. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Whether you are commuting or simply moving between these two points, you will find this route to be a practical, no-fuss way to reach your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 60 7.5 mi 10m
US HIghway 51 2.3 mi 3m
US Highway 51 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Portage Street 0.4 mi 1m
County Highway K <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 60 — 7.5 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, WI and Leeds, WI.

1

Start on WI 113

34 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto WI 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portage Street
3

Continue on WI 60

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

95 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 60
5

Continue on WI 60

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 60
6

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

85 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 60
7

Continue on WI 60

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
8

Continue on WI 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on US 51; WI 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51
10

Enter roundabout onto US 51

13 ft · 0 sec · US Highway 51
11

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51
12

Turn left onto CTH K

198 ft · 5 sec · County Highway K
13

Arrive at destination

CTH K

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — 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 | WI 60 / Portage Street

Turn right onto WI 60 / Portage Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
11 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 51 / US Highway 51

Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | CTH K / County Highway K

Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.95 one way

$3.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.15 $4.29
premium $4.89 $2.41 $4.81
diesel $5.61 $2.76 $5.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lodi, WI

Late night in Lodi on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leeds, WI

Late night in Leeds on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

20 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

18m 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?

Expect a highly efficient experience, as 91% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via State Highway 60 and US Highway 51, providing a consistent pace throughout the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.5 miles on State Highway 60, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. This is a highway-focused drive that favors speed and directness over winding local roads. By staying on these primary arteries, you can anticipate a predictable and smooth transition from Lodi to Leeds.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on State Highway 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 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 WI 60 / Portage Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lodi, WI to Leeds, WI is easy. At 18m 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 (WI 60 / Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m 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 7.5 miles on State Highway 60. 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 (WI 60 / Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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