How far is West Salem, WI from Burns, WI?
The driving distance from West Salem, WI to Burns, WI is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
The map below follows the saved road route between West Salem and Burns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Salem and Burns.
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Start on North Leonard Street
3186 ft · 1 min · North Leonard Street
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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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 West Salem 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.28 mi · 00h 06m
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 West Salem 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 West Salem to Burns?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.7 miles from West Salem and 3.7 miles from Burns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Salem 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Salem and Burns. Straight-line distance: 6.12 mi (9.85 km).
#1 West Salem
City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8991300, -91.0812500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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