Origin
West Salem, WI
Afternoon in West Salem on Friday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Salem, WI to Burns, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Salem, WI
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Burns, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Salem, WI to Burns, WI covers 7.5 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 16, State Highway 162, North Leonard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 12m highway drive covering 7.5 miles, with most of the trip on WI 16 and State Highway 162. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.3 miles on WI 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 16 and State Highway 162. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near WI 16; CTH C.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Salem, WI to Burns, WI is easy. At 12m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 16; CTH C): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CTH E / County Highway E): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 16; CTH C
Turn right onto WI 16; CTH C
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CTH E / County Highway E
Turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 162 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Leonard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Highway E | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Salem, WI and Burns, WI.
1
Start on CTH C
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leonard Street
2
Turn right onto WI 16; CTH C
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 16; CTH C
3
Continue on WI 162
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 162
4
Turn right onto CTH E
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Highway E
5
Arrive at destination
CTH E
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Burns, WI
Afternoon in Burns on Friday
Local time
1:13 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
23 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
12m 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 West Salem, WI to Burns, WI covers 7.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, State Highway 162, North Leonard Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from West Salem, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.17 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 West Salem, WI to Burns, WI is easy. At 12m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 16; CTH C): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CTH E / County Highway E): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Salem, WI to Burns, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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