How far is Laconia, NH from Lebanon, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
56.33 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.9 mi
64.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.33 mi
Kilometers
90.65 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Wed, May 13, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Wed, May 13, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-05-13T15:46
Arrive Lebanon
Wed, May 13, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laconia
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
Wilmot
NH

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

From Laconia
29.7 mi
00h 42m
To Lebanon
26.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laconia and Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laconia and Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Square

    144 m · 13 sec · Veterans Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Beacon Street West

    1249 ft · 36 sec · Beacon Street West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    98 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Webster Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Highway

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    1924 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laconia and Lebanon.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
35.3 mi · 63%
Franklin Highway
6.5 mi · 12%
Laconia Road
4.99 mi · 9%
East Main Street
2.89 mi · 5%
Webster Lake Road
2.43 mi · 4%
Central Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmot
00h 42m from Laconia
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Laconia and Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laconia to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Wilmot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Laconia and 26.7 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laconia and Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmot

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Windsor station

38 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

39 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Lebanon. The current time is 15:46:18.

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.