How far is Loudon, NH from Laconia, NH?
The driving distance from Loudon, NH to Laconia, NH is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loudon and Laconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loudon and Laconia.
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Start on South Village Road
16 m · 2 sec · South Village Road
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Continue on South Village Road
55 m · 5 sec · South Village Road
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Turn right onto State Route 129
1076 ft · 35 sec · State Route 129
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Turn left onto NH Route 106
5.3 mi · 8 min · NH Route 106
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rocky Pond Road
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Continue on State Route 106
6.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 106
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Continue on Laconia Road
778 ft · 13 sec · Laconia Road
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Continue on State Route 106
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 106
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Continue on Belmont Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2920 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1477 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Square
144 m · 20 sec · Veterans Square
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
557 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon and Laconia.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loudon and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loudon to Laconia?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.3 miles from Loudon and 9.4 miles from Laconia.
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 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 7:38 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 Loudon and Mostly Sunny near Laconia.
Stop Ideas Near Gilmanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilmanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Laconia. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 Loudon
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.2856400, -71.4672900 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laconia
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,646 |
| Coordinates | 43.5278500, -71.4703500 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Street (-71.470434, 43.527752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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