Origin
Portage, WI
Morning in Portage on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, WI to Leeds, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portage, WI
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Leeds, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 19.5-mile journey from Portage to Leeds is a straightforward transit. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel will cover the transit, which relies heavily on US Highway 51 and State Highway 16. Because this route stays entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 51 & State Highway 16 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| US HIghway 51 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Wisconsin Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 51 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Cook Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway K | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
— 14.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, WI and Leeds, WI.
1
Start on WI 33
356 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Cook Street
2
Turn right onto US 51; WI 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wisconsin Street
3
Continue on US 51; WI 16
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
4
Continue on US 51; WI 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US HIghway 51
5
Enter roundabout onto US 51
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
US Highway 51
6
Continue on US 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 51
7
Turn left onto CTH K
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Highway K
8
Arrive at destination
CTH K
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 18 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 51 / US Highway 51
Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CTH K / County Highway K
Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Leeds, WI
Morning in Leeds on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 91% of the travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on US Highway 51 and State Highway 16, which feature a long, uninterrupted stretch of 14.1 miles. The road feels consistent and well-traveled, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. As you transition from the local streets of West Wisconsin Street onto the larger highways, the drive settles into a steady, predictable rhythm. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel that favors efficiency over complex navigation.
91% 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: 14.1 mi on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16 and US HIghway 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near US 51 / US Highway 51.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Portage, WI to Leeds, WI is easy. At 29m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (CTH K / County Highway K): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 14.1 miles on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16. 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 18 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.5 miles (CTH K / County Highway K): Navigation decision point.
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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