How far is Franconia, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Franconia, NH to Keene, NH is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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.
Flight 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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Keene.
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Start on Easton Road
27 m · 8 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dartmouth College Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1506 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North
731 ft · 19 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2280 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 302
2.4 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 302
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Turn left onto I 91
1114 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
81.6 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Franconia 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
Merge slight left
81.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Franconia and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Keene?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Franconia and 69 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Franconia and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
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 Hanover.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Keene. Straight-line distance: 93.22 mi (150.02 km).
#1 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.34 | $36.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.73 | $41.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
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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