How far is Elgin, IL from Neenah, WI?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Neenah, WI is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Neenah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Neenah.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 8 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
100 m · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Avenue
1930 ft · 50 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North State Street
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
2259 ft · 1 min · North 8th Street
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Continue on South Western Avenue
1804 ft · 48 sec · South Western Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1699 ft · 50 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
8 mi · 12 min · Richmond Road
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 120
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Take the ramp right
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue
617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
1517 ft · 33 sec · South Commercial Street
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Turn left onto West Doty Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · West Doty Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Doty Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Neenah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
71.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Elgin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Neenah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Neenah?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Elgin and 88.8 miles from Neenah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Elgin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Neenah.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Neenah. Straight-line distance: 148.73 mi (239.36 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Neenah
City in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,557 |
| Coordinates | 44.1858200, -88.4626100 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Neenah (-88.46261, 44.18582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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