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Trip from Evansville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Evansville, WI

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Downtown Coopers Shores, WI, WI

Coopers Shores, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Evansville, WI to Coopers Shores, WI is 19.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via State Highway 59 and US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a quick hop that offers a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a brief trip without extensive planning. You'll spend most of your time on main highways, making it a practical option for a quick commute or a short excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 59 13.6 mi 19m
West Fulton Street 2.1 mi 5m
US Highway 14 2 mi 2m
US 14 0.5 mi <1m
East Mallwood Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Union Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Madison Street 0.3 mi <1m
Menhall Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 59 — 13.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 59; WI 213

0.3 mi · 57 sec · South Madison Street
2

Turn left onto US 14; WI 59

0.4 mi · 1 min · Union Street
3

Continue on US 14; WI 59

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 14; WI 59
4

Continue on US 14; WI 59

2.0 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14
5

Continue on US 14; WI 59

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 14; WI 59
6

Turn right onto WI 59

0.3 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 59
7

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 59

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 59
8

Continue on WI 59

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Menhall Drive
9

Continue on WI 59

2.1 mi · 5 min · West Fulton Street
10

Continue on WI 59

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 59
11

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

137 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
12

Continue on WI 59

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 59
13

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

115 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
14

Continue on WI 59

425 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 59
15

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

108 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
16

Continue on WI 59

0.3 mi · 40 sec · State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto North Hillside Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Hillside Drive
18

At end of road, turn right onto East Mallwood Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Mallwood Drive
19

Turn right onto East Cooper Drive

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East Cooper Drive
20

Arrive at destination

East Cooper Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 14; WI 59 / Union Street

Turn left onto US 14; WI 59 / Union Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
18.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
18.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.40 $6.80
premium $4.89 $3.81 $7.62
diesel $5.61 $4.37 $8.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.08 $0.95
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Evansville, WI

Morning in Evansville on Sunday

Local time

11:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coopers Shores, WI

Morning in Coopers Shores on Sunday

Local time

11:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m 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 highway-focused drive with 81% of the route utilizing major roads like State Highway 59 and US Highway 14. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant change in road type is 13.6 miles on State Highway 59. This means you'll experience predominantly faster speeds and less varied scenery for extended periods. The route is designed for efficiency rather than winding exploration, so anticipate a consistent driving pace for the majority of your trip.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on State Highway 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 59 and West Fulton Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 14; WI 59 / Union Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 19.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (US 14; WI 59 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on State Highway 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (US 14; WI 59 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coopers Shores, 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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