How far is Keene, NH from Litchfield, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.54 mi
01h 46m
Flight
40.89 mi
65.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.89 mi
Kilometers
65.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.54 mi
Kilometers
90.99 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:30 PM EDT
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
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Keene
28.2 mi
00h 53m
To Litchfield
28.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Litchfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Litchfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Roxbury Street

    10 m · 4 sec · Roxbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Square

    45 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Square

    68 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  9. 9

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1031 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Derry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1445 ft · 41 sec · Elm Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Webster Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Webster Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Bancroft Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Litchfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.7 mi · 19%
State Route 101
9.61 mi · 17%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 17%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 7%
Charles Bancroft Highway
3.74 mi · 7%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 53m from Keene
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keene to Litchfield?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Keene and 28.3 miles from Litchfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Litchfield.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple, 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 Temple.

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 40.89 mi (65.8 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Litchfield

#2 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population8,658
Coordinates42.8442500, -71.4797900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Litchfield. The current time is 03:36:54.

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.