How far is Keene, NH from Springfield, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Springfield, NH is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
51.08 mi
01h 27m
Flight
40.7 mi
65.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.7 mi
Kilometers
65.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.08 mi
Kilometers
82.21 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T11:12
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Lempster
NH

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

From Keene
25.5 mi
00h 43m
To Springfield
25.5 mi
00h 43m

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
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    599 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  12. 12

    Continue on NH Route 10

    9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Village Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Mill Village Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    45 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    30 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 10

    145 m · 8 sec · State Route 10

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    8.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Four Corners Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Four Corners Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Four Corners Road

    579 ft · 16 sec · Four Corners Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Four Corners Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 18%
North Main Street
9.1 mi · 18%
Route 10
7.51 mi · 15%
State Route 10
6.56 mi · 13%
South Main Street
4.03 mi · 8%
Mill Village Road
3.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 10

Continue on NH Route 10

9.38 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lempster
00h 43m from Keene
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lempster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Keene and 25.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lempster

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

20 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

22 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

44 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Springfield

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,348
Coordinates43.4950700, -72.0334200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Springfield (-72.03342, 43.49507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.02 $16.05
Premium $4.86 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $6.00 $10.79 $21.59

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 Springfield. The current time is 11:12:51.

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.