How far is Neenah, WI from Franklin, WI?

The driving distance from Neenah, WI to Franklin, WI is about 103.4 miles (166.4 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
103.41 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
103.41 mi
Kilometers
166.42 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 Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Neenah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neenah
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM 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 Neenah
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 Neenah
51.7 mi
01h 00m
To Franklin
51.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Doty Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · West Doty Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1517 ft · 30 sec · South Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winneconne Avenue
96.9 mi · 94%
WI 100 South
4.82 mi · 5%
I 43 South
0.84 mi · 1%
South Commercial Street
0.29 mi
US 45
0.18 mi
West Doty Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Winneconne Avenue

Merge slight left

95.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
+11.3 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theresa
01h 00m from Neenah
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Neenah and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 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 51.7 miles from Neenah and 51.7 miles from Franklin.

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 11.3 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 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 $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Neenah and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 km).

Neenah

#1 Neenah

City in Wisconsin, United States

Population3,557
Coordinates44.1858200, -88.4626100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,222
Coordinates42.8886300, -88.0384200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Neenah (-88.46261, 44.18582)
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
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
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 Neenah and Franklin. The current time is 21:08:54.

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.