How far is Keene, NH from Francestown, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Francestown, NH is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Francestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Francestown.
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Start on Roxbury Street
10 m · 4 sec · Roxbury Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
45 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
599 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
3.3 mi · 4 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Route 123 South
3 mi · 5 min · Route 123 South
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Continue on Stoddard Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stoddard Road
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Continue on Main Street
2445 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Road
95 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on State Route 202
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202
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Turn right onto Hancock Road
915 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road
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Continue on Pierce Hill Road
113 m · 10 sec · Pierce Hill Road
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Continue on School Street
120 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on Bennington Road
3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Francestown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stoddard Road
Continue on Stoddard Road
3.74 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Francestown?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Keene and 16.8 miles from Francestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Bellows Falls station
Union Station
Claremont
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Francestown. Straight-line distance: 23.84 mi (38.36 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francestown (-71.81258, 42.98758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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