How far is Laconia, NH from Loudon, NH?

The driving distance from Laconia, NH to Loudon, NH is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.75 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.73 mi
26.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.73 mi
Kilometers
26.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.18 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Laconia
Sat, May 2, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laconia
2026-05-02T16:00
Arrive Loudon
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
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 Laconia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gilmanton
NH

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States

From Laconia
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Loudon
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2944 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Belmont Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 106

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 106

  9. 9

    Continue on Laconia Road

    778 ft · 13 sec · Laconia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 106

    6.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 106

  11. 11

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rocky Pond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on NH Route 106

    5.3 mi · 8 min · NH Route 106

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 129

    1091 ft · 31 sec · State Route 129

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Village Road

    70 m · 9 sec · South Village Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 106
8.11 mi · 43%
NH Route 106
5.33 mi · 28%
Rocky Pond Road
2.85 mi · 15%
Belmont Road
0.97 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.56 mi · 3%
Beacon Street West
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 106

Continue on State Route 106

6.72 mi · 00h 11m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilmanton
00h 15m from Laconia
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Gilmanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Laconia and 9.4 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 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 $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laconia and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Stop Ideas Near Gilmanton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

43 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laconia and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).

Laconia

#1 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Loudon

Town of the United States

Population5,697
Coordinates43.2856400, -71.4672900
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Laconia (-71.47035, 43.52785)
End: Loudon (-71.46729, 43.28564)

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
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Laconia and Loudon. The current time is 16:00:00.

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.