How far is Lempster, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Lempster, NH to Keene, NH is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
24.97 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.33 mi
34.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.33 mi
Kilometers
34.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lempster
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lempster
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lempster
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
Marlow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Lempster
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Keene
11.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pitkin Road

    43 m · 11 sec · North Pitkin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lempster Street

    2753 ft · 1 min · Lempster Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NH Route 10

    5.8 mi · 9 min · NH Route 10

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10
7.56 mi · 30%
NH Route 10
5.84 mi · 23%
State Route 10
5.49 mi · 22%
Gilsum Road
2.44 mi · 10%
Washington Street
1.66 mi · 7%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 10

Turn right onto NH Route 10

5.84 mi · 00h 09m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlow
00h 18m from Lempster
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lempster and Partly Sunny near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lempster and 11.8 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlow

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

20 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

43 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lempster and Keene. Straight-line distance: 21.33 mi (34.32 km).

Lempster

#1 Lempster

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Population1,177
Coordinates43.2384100, -72.2106400
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pitkin Road (-72.210345, 43.238441)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 Lempster and Keene. The current time is 09:40:14.

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.