How far is Canaan, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Keene, NH is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Keene.
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Start on Canaan Street
16 m · 5 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1149 ft · 33 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
8.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
1000 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1.2 km · 53 sec · Westminster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue straight
655 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown
1239 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Keene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Keene?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Canaan and 28.9 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Claremont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
Claremont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Keene. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.26 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.95 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
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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