How far is Neenah, WI from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Neenah, WI to Elgin, IL is about 181.1 miles (291.5 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
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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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neenah and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neenah and Elgin.
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Start on West Doty Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · West Doty Avenue
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
1517 ft · 30 sec · South Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left
1671 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
96 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
32.8 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Casey Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road
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Continue on North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
2667 ft · 53 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Neenah and Elgin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Winneconne Avenue
Merge slight left
96 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Neenah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Neenah to Elgin?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 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?
Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Neenah and 90.5 miles from Elgin.
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 32.3 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 $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Neenah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove
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 Elm Grove.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neenah and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 148.73 mi (239.36 km).
#1 Neenah
City in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,557 |
| Coordinates | 44.1858200, -88.4626100 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-88.28119, 42.03725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
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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