How far is Leeds, WI from Portage, WI?

The driving distance from Leeds, WI to Portage, WI is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.46 mi
00h 24m
Flight
17.25 mi
27.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.25 mi
Kilometers
27.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.32 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 PM CDT
Return by in Leeds
Fri, Apr 17, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leeds
2026-04-17T17:14
Arrive Portage
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leeds
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Leeds
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Portage
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leeds and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leeds and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway K

    61 m · 7 sec · County Highway K

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 51

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US HIghway 51

    65 m · 3 sec · US HIghway 51

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 51

    14.1 mi · 21 min · US Highway 51

  6. 6

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    109 m · 6 sec · West Cook Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cook Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leeds and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 51
17.9 mi · 92%
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 8%
West Cook Street
0.07 mi
County Highway K
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 51

Continue on US Highway 51

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
00h 12m from Leeds
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leeds and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leeds to Portage?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Leeds and 9.7 miles from Portage.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leeds and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poynette, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poynette.

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and Portage. Straight-line distance: 17.25 mi (27.76 km).

Leeds

#1 Leeds

Town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Population781
Coordinates43.3105400, -89.3245600
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population10,381
Coordinates43.5391500, -89.4626200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway K (-89.324563, 43.310151)
End: West Cook Street (-89.462602, 43.539109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Leeds and Portage. The current time is 17:14:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.