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Trip from Leon, WI to Norway Ridge, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

39.1 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown Leon, WI, WI

Leon, WI

Mike Norris

Downtown Norway Ridge, WI, WI

Norway Ridge, WI

Barnabas Davoti

Trip Overview

The drive from Leon, WI to Norway Ridge, WI covers 39.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, State Highway 173, State Highway 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 39.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 173. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 173. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

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 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
3.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
22.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 45 Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
26.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143 Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
4
31 mi into trip | ~36m in | WI 173 / State Highway 173

Turn left onto WI 173 / State Highway 173

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Necedah.

Saint Paul

22.8 mi in | ~25m

Necedah

26.4 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 19.5 mi 20m
State Highway 173 8.1 mi 12m
State Highway 21 4 mi 5m
I 94 2.9 mi 3m
State Highway 27 2.8 mi 3m
East McCoy Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
South Black River Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 19.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI.

1

Start on WI 27

2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27
2

Continue on WI 27

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South Black River Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 20 min · I 90
5

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 55 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6

Merge onto I 94

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 94
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 143 Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
8

Turn right onto WI 21

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
9

Continue on WI 21

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
10

Turn left onto WI 173

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 173
11

Arrive at destination

WI 173

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Leon, WI · 22m into the drive

Downtown Tomah, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tomah, WI

20 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tomah, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tomah, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Leon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Norway Ridge, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norway Ridge, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.11 one way

$12.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.71 $13.42
premium $4.89 $7.52 $15.05
diesel $5.61 $8.63 $17.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.11 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Leon, WI

Morning in Leon on Friday

Local time

9:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norway Ridge, WI

Morning in Norway Ridge on Friday

Local time

9:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

17 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

48m 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 Leon, WI to Norway Ridge, WI covers 39.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, State Highway 173, State Highway 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Leon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.11 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 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Leon, WI and Norway Ridge, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul and Necedah.

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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