How far is Keene, NH from Wilmot, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Wilmot, NH is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.31 mi
01h 36m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.31 mi
Kilometers
84.18 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Tue, May 5, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-05T09:05
Arrive Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
26.2 mi
00h 48m
To Wilmot
26.2 mi
00h 48m

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
76°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 Wilmot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Mill Village Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brook Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 103

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 103

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 103

    76 m · 6 sec · State Route 103

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 103

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 103A

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 103A

  19. 19

    Continue on Poor Hill Farm Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Poor Hill Farm Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 103A

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 103A

  21. 21

    Turn right onto King Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · King Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 11

    2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11

  23. 23

    Continue on Andover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Andover Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elkins Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkins Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilmot Center Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Center Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1645 ft · 47 sec · Bunker Hill Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

    46 m · 8 sec · Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Wilmot Road

    80 m · 12 sec · North Wilmot Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wilmot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 18%
Route 10
7.51 mi · 14%
State Route 10
5.55 mi · 11%
Brook Road
5.45 mi · 10%
State Route 103A
3.98 mi · 8%
State Route 103
3.65 mi · 7%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lempster
00h 48m from Keene
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 26.2 miles from Keene and 26.2 miles from Wilmot.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Wilmot.

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 Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.74 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Wilmot

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates43.4517400, -71.9136900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Wilmot (-71.91369, 43.45174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 Wilmot. The current time is 09:05:57.

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.