Trip from Burns, WI to Medary, WI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Road 16, State Highway 162, State Highway 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Burns, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Burns, WI to Medary, WI?

The route from Burns, WI to Medary, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.9 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 28m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 28m

8 PM

0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burns, WI to Medary, WI covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Road 16, State Highway 162, State Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on State Road 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Road 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 162 / State Highway 162.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m 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 162 / State Highway 162): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 162 / State Highway 162

Turn left onto WI 162 / State Highway 162

Navigation decision point

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 16 / State Highway 16

At end of road, turn right onto WI 16 / State Highway 16

Navigation decision point

4

14.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Frontage Road

Turn left onto Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

4

14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | Sunset Lane

Turn left onto Sunset Lane

Navigation decision point

5

14.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Road 16	11.2 mi	17m
State Highway 162	2.6 mi	4m
State Highway 16	1 mi	1m
Frontage Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Sunset Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m
County Highway E	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Road 16 — 11.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns, WI and Medary, WI.

1

Start on CTH E

22 ft · 7 sec · County Highway E

2

Turn left onto WI 162

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 162

3

At end of road, turn right onto WI 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 16

4

Continue on WI 16

11 mi · 17 min · State Road 16

5

Turn left onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Frontage Road

6

Turn left onto Sunset Lane

91 ft · 10 sec · Sunset Lane

7

Turn left

145 ft · 10 sec

8

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.56	$5.12
premium	$4.89	$2.87	$5.73
diesel	$5.61	$3.29	$6.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.72
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.30	$0.60
EV Truck/SUV	6	$2.09	$0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Burns, WI

Afternoon in Burns on Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medary, WI

Afternoon in Medary on Thursday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burns, WI to Medary, WI covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Road 16, State Highway 162, State Highway 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Burns, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 162 / State Highway 162): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Burns, WI to Medary, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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