Origin
Coopers Shores, WI
Morning in Coopers Shores on Sunday
Local time
10:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coopers Shores, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coopers Shores, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 12.4-mile drive from Coopers Shores to the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, will only take about 20 minutes, making it a perfect short hop within the Midwest. Primarily utilizing I-39, Milton Avenue, and East Mallwood Drive, this trip is best suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. With a minimal fuel cost estimate of just $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Wisconsin locations. The highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience a straightforward journey with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Milton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Mallwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Garfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 59 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Cooper Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Memorial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coopers Shores, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on East Cooper Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Cooper Drive
2
Turn left onto East Mallwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mallwood Drive
3
Turn right onto WI 59
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 59
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 59
5
Continue on WI 59
423 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 59
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
7
Continue on WI 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 59
8
Enter roundabout
274 ft
·
5 sec
9
Continue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
10
Merge onto I 39; I 90
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 39; I 90
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
13
Keep slight right at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
14
Turn slight right onto WI 26
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milton Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
16
Continue on North Garfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Garfield Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Court Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Court Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26: State Highway 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171A
Toward WI 26: State Highway 26
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 26 South: Janesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
10:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a primarily highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along I-39, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway drive, the inclusion of Milton Avenue and East Mallwood Drive suggests a transition to more local arterial roads as you approach your destination. This mix provides a practical driving feel, balancing efficiency with a slight shift in environment.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and Milton Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 59 / State Highway 59.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Janesville, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Janesville, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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