How far is Lebanon, NH from Laconia, NH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Laconia, NH is about 56.3 miles (90.6 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 49m 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
56.29 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
56.29 mi
Kilometers
90.59 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laconia
Wed, May 13, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Wed, May 13, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-13T14:35
Arrive Laconia
Wed, May 13, 4:00 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
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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 Lebanon
29.8 mi
00h 42m
To Laconia
26.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street

    41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Street

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    66 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London

    1318 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto King Hill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 11

    2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11

  14. 14

    Continue on Andover Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Andover Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Highway

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Webster Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Webster Lake Road

  18. 18

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

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    63 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Laconia Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Laconia Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fair Street

    836 ft · 23 sec · Fair Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Salem Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · New Salem Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    664 ft · 18 sec · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
24.8 mi · 44%
Franklin Highway
6.51 mi · 12%
Andover Road
6.36 mi · 11%
Laconia Road
4.99 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.89 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmot
00h 42m from Lebanon
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 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 29.8 miles from Lebanon and 26.5 miles from Laconia.

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 16.4 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 3:40 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 Rain Showers around Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Laconia.

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 Lebanon and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Laconia

#2 Laconia

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population16,646
Coordinates43.5278500, -71.4703500
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)

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 Lebanon and Laconia. The current time is 14:35:28.

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.