Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, WI
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
Burns, WI
ArtHouse Studio
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, WI and Burns, WI.
Start on Ridgeview Drive
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33
Turn left onto WI 162
Continue on WI 162; CTH B
Turn left onto WI 162
Continue on WI 162
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16; WI 162
Continue on WI 162
Turn right onto CTH E
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WI 162 / State Highway 162
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WI 162 / 17th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16; WI 162 / State Highway 16
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Burns on Friday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
1,342 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
632 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Attraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
West Salem
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, short detour
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
Bangor, WI
Visit websiteBuilding
Later in the drive, right off the route
Building
Later in the drive, right off the route
Aircraft
Later in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Later in the drive, right off the route
Tank
Later in the drive, right off the route
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
West Salem
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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