Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Ollie Craig
The drive from Fall River, WI to Leeds, WI covers 19.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 60, US Highway 51, State Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on State Highway 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.6 miles from Fall River, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 60 and US Highway 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on State Highway 60.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and US Highway 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 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 (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16 / State Highway 16
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 51 / US Highway 51
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 60 | 15 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 51 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 16 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Johnson Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Highway K | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, WI and Leeds, WI.
Start on Kane Street
Turn right onto South Street
Continue on Johnson Road
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16
Turn right onto WI 60
Enter roundabout onto US 51
Continue on US 51
Turn left onto CTH K
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.1 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leeds, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fall River, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fall River, WI
This is one driving day of about 19.1 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Fall River, WI · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 19.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Fall River, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Leeds, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leeds, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Leeds on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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