How far is Milan, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Milan, NH to Keene, NH is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.16 mi
03h 10m
Flight
125.74 mi
202.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.16 mi
Kilometers
281.89 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, May 2, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Milan
Sat, May 2, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-05-02T15:50
Arrive Keene
Sat, May 2, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Piermont
NH

Human settlement in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Milan
88.9 mi
01h 35m
To Keene
86.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
53°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 Milan and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Milan Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Milan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milan Hill Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Milan Hill Road

  4. 4

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

    2096 ft · 45 sec · Muzzy Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 110A

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 110A

  6. 6

    Continue on Muzzey Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Muzzey Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Milan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Milan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin-Groveton Road

    2672 ft · 53 sec · Berlin-Groveton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Stark Highway

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Stark Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 110

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 110

  11. 11

    Continue on Berlin-Groveton Highway

    2074 ft · 44 sec · Berlin-Groveton Highway

  12. 12

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 18

    2052 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 18

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: White River Junction

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire

    1000 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Westminster Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123

  35. 35

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    655 ft · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Bellows Falls Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown

    1239 ft · 37 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
99.9 mi · 57%
Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 9%
Stark Highway
9.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
7.82 mi · 4%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 4%
Milan Hill Road
4.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piermont
01h 35m from Milan
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milan and Mostly Sunny near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Milan and 86.3 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milan and Mostly Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Piermont

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

33 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

39 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

White River Junction

40 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Keene. Straight-line distance: 125.74 mi (202.36 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

Town in Coos County, New Hampshire

Population1,233
Coordinates44.5733900, -71.1850800
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Milan Road (-71.185345, 44.573262)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.76
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.38 $48.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.54 $55.09
Premium $4.86 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $6.00 $37.06 $74.12

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 Milan and Keene. The current time is 15:50:26.

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.