How far is Saint Joseph, WI from Burns, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, WI to Burns, WI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Burns.
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Start on Ridgeview Drive
26 m · 7 sec · Ridgeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Turn left onto State Highway 162
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162
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Continue on Commercial Street
2715 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue North
782 ft · 16 sec · 17th Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 162
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 162
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16
2652 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on State Highway 162
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 162
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7 m · 1 sec · County Highway E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph and Burns.
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.
State Highway 162
Turn left onto State Highway 162
7.52 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Saint Joseph and Areas Of Fog near Burns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Burns?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 Saint Joseph and 9.3 miles from Burns.
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 7:28 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 Patchy Fog around Saint Joseph and Areas Of Fog near Burns.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bangor.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Burns. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 43.7855200, -91.0418000 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burns
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 953 |
| Coordinates | 43.9449700, -90.9759700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns (-90.97597, 43.94497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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