How far is Burns, WI from Saint Joseph, WI?

The driving distance from Burns, WI to Saint Joseph, WI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 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
18.6 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.5 mi
18.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Burns
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns
2026-04-16T07:20
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 AM 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 Burns
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
Bangor
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Burns
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Joseph
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burns and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway E

    7 m · 8 sec · County Highway E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 162

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 162

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16

    2652 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 16

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 162

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 162

  5. 5

    Continue on 17th Avenue North

    782 ft · 18 sec · 17th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    2715 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 162

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ridgeview Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Ridgeview Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns and Saint Joseph.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 162
11.4 mi · 61%
State Highway 33
6.01 mi · 32%
Commercial Street
0.51 mi · 3%
State Highway 16
0.5 mi · 3%
17th Avenue North
0.15 mi · 1%
Ridgeview Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 162

Continue on State Highway 162

7.52 mi · 00h 13m

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
+7.1 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
00h 12m from Burns
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Burns and Patchy Fog near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burns to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Burns and 9.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Burns and Patchy Fog near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bangor, 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 Bangor.

RAIL

La Crosse

22 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Winona station

55 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

102 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).

Burns

#1 Burns

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population953
Coordinates43.9449700, -90.9759700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population4,192
Coordinates43.7855200, -91.0418000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway E (-90.975998, 43.94497)
End: Ridgeview Drive (-91.041811, 43.785519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burns and Saint Joseph. The current time is 07:20:50.

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.