How far is Keene, NH from Walpole, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Walpole, NH is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.31 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.54 mi
20.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.54 mi
Kilometers
20.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walpole
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Walpole
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Westmoreland
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To Walpole
8.6 mi
00h 11m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1807 ft · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    541 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    75 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    528 ft · 28 sec · Middle Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    606 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
15.3 mi · 88%
West Street
1.2 mi · 7%
South Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Central Square
0.12 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 9

Keep slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmoreland
00h 11m from Keene
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Walpole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Westmoreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Keene and 8.6 miles from Walpole.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westmoreland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Claremont

46 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Walpole. Straight-line distance: 12.54 mi (20.18 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Walpole (-72.42592, 43.07952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 Walpole. The current time is 00:55:22.

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.