Origin
Beloit, WI
Morning in Beloit on Friday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beloit, WI to Coopers Shores, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beloit, WI
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Coopers Shores, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Beloit, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 27.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 11, South Riverside Drive, South US Highway 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on WI 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on WI 11 and South Riverside Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on WI 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 11 and South Riverside Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near WI 11.
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 39m 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: at 9.2 miles (WI 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
WI 11
Turn right onto WI 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward WI 59: Milton, Edgerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward WI 59: Milton, Edgerton
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Turn sharp right onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Hillside Drive
Turn left onto North Hillside Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 11 | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| South Riverside Drive | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| South US Highway 51 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 59 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mallwood Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Hillside Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Cooper Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 11
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beloit, WI and Coopers Shores, WI.
1
Start on US 51
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Riverside Drive
2
Continue on US 51
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South US Highway 51
3
Turn right onto WI 11
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 11
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit onto WI 11
14 mi
·
15 min
·
WI 11
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 163
Toward WI 59: Milton, Edgerton
6
Turn sharp right onto WI 59
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 59
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
8
Continue on WI 59
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto North Hillside Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Hillside Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto East Mallwood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mallwood Drive
11
Turn right onto East Cooper Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Cooper Drive
12
Arrive at destination
East Cooper Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Coopers Shores, WI
Morning in Coopers Shores on Friday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
39m 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 Beloit, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 27.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 11, South Riverside Drive, South US Highway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Beloit, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (WI 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Beloit, WI to Coopers Shores, 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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