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Trip from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
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.

Downtown Shelby, WI, WI

Shelby, WI

John Kostopoulos

Trip Overview

The drive from Shelby, WI to Burns, 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 County Road YY, Highway 33, County Highway OA for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 23.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road YY is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road YY
Highway 33
County Highway OA
County Road OA
County Highway O
County Highway M
Highway 162
County Highway E

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: County Road YY — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on H Helke Road

16 ft · 5 sec · H Helke Road
2

Turn left

1.7 mi · 2 min
3

Turn sharp left onto County Road YY

3.4 mi · 8 min · County Road YY
4

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

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 33
5

Turn right onto County Highway OA

1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway OA
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road OA

0.4 mi · 31 sec · County Road OA
7

Continue on County Highway OA

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Highway OA
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway O

0.4 mi · 56 sec · County Highway O
9

Turn left onto County Highway M

4.2 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
10

Turn right

5.5 mi · 8 min
11

Continue on State Highway 162

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 162
12

Turn right onto County Highway E

23 ft · 1 sec · County Highway E
13

Arrive at your destination

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shelby, WI

Afternoon in Shelby on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burns, WI

Afternoon in Burns on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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 warmer 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 Shelby, WI to Burns, 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 County Road YY, Highway 33, 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 Shelby, 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.
The drive from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shelby, WI to Burns, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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