How far is Keene, NH from Stoddard, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Stoddard, NH is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.88 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.99 mi
20.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.99 mi
Kilometers
20.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.38 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stoddard
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Tue, May 5, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-05T01:38
Arrive Stoddard
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keene
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Nelson
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Keene
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Stoddard
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 9

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Route 123 North

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Route 123 North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 123 North

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
9.47 mi · 50%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.26 mi · 17%
Route 123 North
2.89 mi · 15%
Washington Street
1.72 mi · 9%
NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 8%
Central Square
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 9

Continue on Route 9

4.37 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 15m from Keene
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stoddard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Keene and 9.4 miles from Stoddard.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stoddard.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

30 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Claremont

47 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

54 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Stoddard. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stoddard

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,254
Coordinates43.0786900, -72.1145300
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Stoddard (-72.11453, 43.07869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Stoddard. The current time is 01:38:41.

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.