Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Afternoon in City of Janesville on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Coopers Shores, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 12.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 39, Milton Avenue, State Highway 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.3 miles from City of Janesville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 12.7 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
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 Harrison Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Milwaukee Street
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.5 mi into trip
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~17m in
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WI 59 / State Highway 59
Turn sharp right onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
11.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
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WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Edgerton along the way.
Edgerton
11.3 mi in
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~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Milton Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 59 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mallwood Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Milwaukee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Hillside Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Cooper Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Coopers Shores, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
513 ft
·
26 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Milwaukee Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Milton Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 39; I 90
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 163
Toward WI 59: Milton, Edgerton
8
Turn sharp right onto WI 59
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 59
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
10
Continue on WI 59
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto North Hillside Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Hillside Drive
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Mallwood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mallwood Drive
13
Turn right onto East Cooper Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Cooper Drive
14
Arrive at destination
East Cooper Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.3 miles from City of Janesville, WI, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.7 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coopers Shores, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Janesville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Janesville, WI
This is one driving day of about 12.7 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Janesville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from City of Janesville, WI · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coopers Shores, WI
The final approach into Coopers Shores, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coopers Shores, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Coopers Shores on Wednesday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21m 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 City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 12.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, Milton Avenue, State Highway 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from City of Janesville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 21m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Edgerton along the way.
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