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Trip from Saint Joseph, WI to Burns, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.6 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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Downtown Saint Joseph, WI, WI

Saint Joseph, WI

Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata

Downtown Burns, WI, WI

Burns, WI

ArtHouse Studio

Trip Overview

Saint Joseph, WI to Burns, WI is 18.6 miles and takes about 30 minutes via State Highway 162, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a simple connection through the Midwest region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to another nearby excursion. You'll find this route straightforward, mainly utilizing state highways for a no-frills drive. Plan for minimal travel time and easy navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 162 11.4 mi 20m
State Highway 33 6 mi 8m
Commercial Street 0.5 mi 1m
State Highway 16 0.5 mi <1m
17th Avenue North 0.1 mi <1m
Ridgeview Drive <0.1 mi <1m
County Highway E <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Highway 162 — 11.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, WI and Burns, WI.

1

Start on Ridgeview Drive

86 ft · 6 sec · Ridgeview Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto WI 33

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
3

Turn left onto WI 162

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162
4

Continue on WI 162; CTH B

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
5

Turn left onto WI 162

0.1 mi · 15 sec · 17th Avenue North
6

Continue on WI 162

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 162
7

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16; WI 162

0.5 mi · 43 sec · State Highway 16
8

Continue on WI 162

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 162
9

Turn right onto CTH E

22 ft · 0 sec · County Highway E
10

Arrive at destination

CTH E

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 33 / State Highway 33

At end of road, turn right onto WI 33 / State Highway 33

Navigation decision point

4
6 mi into trip | ~8m in | WI 162 / State Highway 162

Turn left onto WI 162 / State Highway 162

Navigation decision point

3
14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | WI 162 / 17th Avenue North

Turn left onto WI 162 / 17th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

5
15.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | WI 16; WI 162 / State Highway 16

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16; WI 162 / State Highway 16

Navigation decision point

4
18.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | CTH E / County Highway E

Turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.75 one way

$5.49 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.03 $6.06
premium $4.72 $3.45 $6.91
diesel $4.80 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19

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.

Forecast as of Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, WI

Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:45PM CDT until July 7 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:45PM CDT until July 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Burns, WI

Afternoon in Burns on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Fog

SW 1 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:45PM CDT until July 7 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:45PM CDT until July 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

1 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

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 96% of the 18.6 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter an 11.4-mile stretch on State Highway 162, which is the longest continuous section. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically Commercial Street, as you near Burns. Expect a consistent cruising experience with minimal interruptions for most of the trip.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on State Highway 162.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 162 and State Highway 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 33 / State Highway 33.

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 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 (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (WI 162 / State Highway 162): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WI 162 / 17th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,342 ft 710 ft

Total Climb

105 ft

Total Descent

632 ft

Highest Point

1,342 ft

~2.7 mi in

Elevation Range

632 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Joseph, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Burns, WI

Full guide →

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 30m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on State Highway 162. 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: near the start (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (WI 162 / State Highway 162): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WI 162 / 17th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burns, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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