Origin
Burns, WI
Evening in Burns on Thursday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burns, WI to Shelby, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelby, WI
John Kostopoulos
Trip Overview
The drive from Burns, WI to Shelby, WI covers 23.4 miles and takes about 41m 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, County Highway M, County Highway OA for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on State Road 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
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 (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Burns, WI to Shelby, WI covers 23.4 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 4.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,243 ft
704 ft
Total Climb
577 ft
Total Descent
647 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
539 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near WI 162 / State Highway 162.
Driving Effort
4/10
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: near the start (WI 162 / State Highway 162): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (WI 16 / State Highway 16): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CTH M / County Highway M
Turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CTH O / County Highway O
At end of road, turn right onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 14; US 61
Turn sharp right onto US 14; US 61
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 16 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| State Highway 16 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 16
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns, WI and Shelby, 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
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 16
5
Turn left onto CTH M
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
6
At end of road, turn right onto CTH O
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Highway O
7
Continue on CTH OA
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway OA
8
Continue on CTH OA
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road OA
9
Turn left onto CTH OA
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway OA
10
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 33
11
Turn right onto CTH YY
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road YY
12
Turn sharp right onto US 14; US 61
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 14; US 61
13
Turn right onto H Helke Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
H Helke Road
14
Arrive at destination
H Helke Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shelby, WI
Evening in Shelby on Thursday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
22 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
41m 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 Shelby, WI covers 23.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 16, County Highway M, County Highway OA. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.66 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 41m drive. You will face about 9 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 8.1 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burns, WI to Shelby, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 704 ft to 1,243 ft elevation with about 577 ft of total climbing.
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