How far is Franklin, WI from Neenah, WI?

The driving distance from Franklin, WI to Neenah, WI is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.2 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.11 mi
148.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.11 mi
Kilometers
148.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.2 mi
Kilometers
166.09 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Neenah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Neenah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Theresa
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Franklin
51.6 mi
01h 00m
To Neenah
51.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Neenah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Neenah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    117 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    24.1 mi · 30 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue

    617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Commercial Street

    1517 ft · 33 sec · South Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Doty Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · West Doty Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Doty Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Neenah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
71.4 mi · 69%
Zoo Freeway
24.1 mi · 23%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 4%
Winneconne Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theresa
01h 00m from Franklin
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Neenah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Neenah?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Franklin and 51.6 miles from Neenah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Neenah.

Stop Ideas Near Theresa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Theresa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Theresa.

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Neenah. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Neenah

#2 Neenah

City in Wisconsin, United States

Population3,557
Coordinates44.1858200, -88.4626100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
End: Neenah (-88.46261, 44.18582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Neenah. The current time is 22:47:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.