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Trip from Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

8m

Distance

3.6 mi

6 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 8m ★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Dane and Rock counties, Wisconsin, United States

Edgerton, WI

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Downtown Coopers Shores, WI, WI

Coopers Shores, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 3.6 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Fulton Street, Highway 59, North Hillside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.56 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

1.8 miles from Edgerton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 3.6 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.
East Fulton Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI is easy. At 8m 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 Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Fulton Street
Highway 59
North Hillside Drive
East Mallwood Drive
East Cooper Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Fulton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton, WI and Coopers Shores, WI.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Fulton Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Fulton Street
3

Continue on State Highway 59

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 59
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

138 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 59
5

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 59
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

115 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
7

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

423 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 59
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

108 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
9

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

0.3 mi · 41 sec · State Highway 59
10

Turn left onto North Hillside Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Hillside Drive
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mallwood Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Mallwood Drive
12

Turn right onto East Cooper Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East Cooper Drive
13

Arrive at your destination

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 1.8 miles from Edgerton, WI, or about 4m into the drive.

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 3.6 miles or 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 1.8 miles or 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Edgerton, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edgerton, WI

This is one driving day of about 3.6 miles and 8m.

At 3.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1.8 mi from Edgerton, WI · 4m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Fulton, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 3.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fulton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1.8 miles from Edgerton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coopers Shores, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coopers Shores, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.56 one way

$1.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.62 $1.24
premium $4.89 $0.69 $1.39
diesel $5.61 $0.79 $1.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.1 0 $0.38 $0.17
Efficient EV 0.9 0 $0.32 $0.14
EV Truck/SUV 1.4 0 $0.50 $0.23

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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

Edgerton, WI

Afternoon in Edgerton on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coopers Shores, WI

Afternoon in Coopers Shores on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 PM

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

14 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

8m 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 Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI covers 3.6 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Fulton Street, Highway 59, North Hillside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.8 miles from Edgerton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.56 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 Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI is easy. At 8m 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 Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgerton, WI to Coopers Shores, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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