Origin
Madison, WI
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, WI to Burke, 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
23m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, WI
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Burke, WI
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Trip Overview
Madison, WI to Burke, WI is 9.3 miles and takes about 23 minutes via East Washington Avenue/West Johnson Street/Felland Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without committing to a long journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, practical transit rather than an extensive scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Avenue | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| West Johnson Street | 2.2 mi | 7m |
| Felland Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nelson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Baldwin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| American Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Brooks Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Washington Avenue
— 5.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, WI and Burke, WI.
1
Start on CTH MS
317 ft
·
18 sec
·
University Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Brooks Street
432 ft
·
26 sec
·
North Brooks Street
3
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
2.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Johnson Street
4
Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Baldwin Street
5
Turn left onto US 151
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 98A
Toward Nelson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto American Parkway
451 ft
·
13 sec
·
American Parkway
8
Continue on Nelson Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Nelson Road
9
Turn right onto Felland Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Felland Road
10
Turn right onto Burke Road
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burke Road
11
Arrive at destination
Burke Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Brooks Street
Turn left onto North Brooks Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Johnson Street
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Baldwin Street
Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 151 / East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto US 151 / East Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Nelson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98A
Toward Nelson Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
Burke, WI
Late night in Burke on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
23m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a distinctly local drive. With a highway share of 100%, you'll be navigating city streets and main thoroughfares rather than open highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles on East Washington Avenue. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and traffic signals as you move through urban areas.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on East Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Brooks 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 23m 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 0.1 miles (North Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Johnson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (North Baldwin Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Madison, WI
Full guide →Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on East Washington Avenue. 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 (North Brooks Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Johnson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (North Baldwin Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burke, 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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