How far is Keene, NH from Milan, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Milan, NH is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.71 mi
03h 55m
Flight
125.74 mi
202.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.71 mi
Kilometers
286 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milan
Sat, May 2, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sun, May 3, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-02T17:08
Arrive Milan
Sat, May 2, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Piermont
NH

Human settlement in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Keene
88.8 mi
01h 57m
To Milan
88.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Square

    35 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winnell Street

    655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Littleton New Hampshire

    2118 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 18

    3099 ft · 42 sec · Vermont Route 18

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road

  29. 29

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 2

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    52 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Berlin-Groveton Highway

    2074 ft · 41 sec · Berlin-Groveton Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 110

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 110

  37. 37

    Continue on Stark Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Stark Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Berlin-Groveton Road

    2672 ft · 53 sec · Berlin-Groveton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on West Milan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Milan Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Muzzey Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Muzzey Hill Road

  41. 41

    Continue on State Route 110A

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 110A

  42. 42

    Continue on Muzzy Hill Road

    2096 ft · 47 sec · Muzzy Hill Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Milan Hill Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Milan Hill Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Milan Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Milan Road

  45. 45

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
100 mi · 56%
Route 9
15.9 mi · 9%
Stark Highway
9.8 mi · 6%
West Main Street
6.52 mi · 4%
North Main Street
5.22 mi · 3%
Milan Hill Road
4.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

99.1 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piermont
01h 57m from Keene
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Keene and 88.9 miles from Milan.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milan.

Stop Ideas Near Piermont

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

33 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

39 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

White River Junction

40 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Milan. Straight-line distance: 125.74 mi (202.36 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Milan

Town in Coos County, New Hampshire

Population1,233
Coordinates44.5733900, -71.1850800
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Milan (-71.18508, 44.57339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.47
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.74 $49.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.95 $55.89
Premium $4.86 $30.46 $60.92
Diesel $6.00 $37.60 $75.20

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Milan. The current time is 17:08:59.

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.