Origin
Dekorra, WI
Night in Dekorra on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dekorra, WI to Leeds Center, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dekorra, WI
cottonbro studio
Leeds Center, WI
Ollie Craig
Trip Overview
Dekorra to Leeds Center is 16.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US Highway 51, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on a highway, making it a straightforward journey. With a duration under 30 minutes, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger travel plan, offering little in the way of extensive sightseeing but focusing on efficient travel between its endpoints.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a consistent stretch of 8.9 miles on US Highway 51, which forms the backbone of this trip. Expect a straightforward driving experience with limited deviations, as the majority of the travel occurs on well-maintained, high-speed roads. The character remains largely consistent throughout, prioritizing directness over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 51 and County Road V. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beach Garden Road.
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 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Beach Garden Road
Turn right onto Beach Garden Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Parkway Drive
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH V / County Road V
Turn left onto CTH V / County Road V
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 51 / US Highway 51
At end of road, turn right onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 51 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| County Road V | 3 mi | 7m |
| US HIghway 51 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 60 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beach Garden Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Boulder Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 51
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dekorra, WI and Leeds Center, WI.
1
Start on Red Boulder Court
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
Red Boulder Court
2
Turn right onto Beach Garden Road
247 ft
·
13 sec
·
Beach Garden Road
3
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
503 ft
·
24 sec
·
Parkway Drive
4
Continue on Parkway Drive
136 ft
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Turn left onto CTH V
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road V
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 51
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 51
7
Continue on US 51; WI 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US HIghway 51
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Continue on WI 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 60
10
Arrive at destination
WI 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Center, WI
Night in Leeds Center on Friday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
14 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
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dekorra, WI to Leeds Center, WI covers 16.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 51, County Road V, US HIghway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Dekorra, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dekorra, WI to Leeds Center, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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