Origin
Poynette, WI
Late night in Poynette on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poynette, 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
12m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poynette, WI
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Leeds, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in south-central Wisconsin, the 8.4-mile trek from Poynette to Leeds is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend only 12 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate US Highway 51, keeping your travel budget lean with an estimated fuel cost of just $1. Because the entire journey takes place within the Midwest, you will stay firmly planted in familiar regional landscapes. This is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 51 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US HIghway 51 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Seward Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway K | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 51
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poynette, WI and Leeds, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q; CTH CS
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Seward Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Seward Street
3
Turn right onto US 51
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 51
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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Seward Street
Turn right onto East Seward Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / US Highway 51
Turn right onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 51 / US Highway 51
Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CTH K / County Highway K
Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Leeds on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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 defined by its efficiency, with 94% of the route spent on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US Highway 51, which accounts for the majority of the trip, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.6 miles. While the route transitions into East Seward Street as you reach your destination, the experience remains consistent and predictable. Navigating this path feels like a standard highway-focused drive, offering a smooth flow that allows you to reach Leeds quickly. You won't find complex technical turns here, just a direct path that prioritizes speed and ease of travel.
94% 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: 5.6 mi on US Highway 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 and US HIghway 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Seward Street.
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 12m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Seward Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on US Highway 51. 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 0.1 miles (East Seward Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 51 / US Highway 51): 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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