Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelby, WI
John Kostopoulos
Burns, WI
ArtHouse Studio
Shelby, WI to Burns, WI is 23.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via WI 16 and County Highway M, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in Wisconsin. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between locations without a significant time commitment. Expect a mix of road types, so it's not a pure highway sprint, but it's manageable for a single day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| County Highway M | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| County Highway OA | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| County Road YY | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 162 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 14 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 33 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Highway O | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby, WI and Burns, WI.
Start on H Helke Road
Turn left onto US 14; US 61
Turn sharp left onto CTH YY
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33
Turn right onto CTH OA
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA
Continue on CTH OA
At end of road, turn right onto CTH O
Turn left onto CTH M
Turn right onto WI 16
Continue on WI 162
Turn right onto CTH E
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto CTH YY / County Road YY
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CTH OA / County Road OA
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Shelby on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Burns on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is split almost evenly between highway and surface roads, with 49% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on WI 16, covering 5.5 miles. After that, expect to transition to county highways, which will likely feel more rural. The profile is described as mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a change in driving environment as you leave the main highway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CTH YY / County Road YY.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CTH YY / County Road YY): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.1 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (CTH OA / County Road OA): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
647 ft
Total Descent
577 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
539 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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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