This 114.5-mile drive from Keene, NH, to Lisbon, NH, will take you about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-91 and NH 12, this highway-focused route is well-suited for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for exploring within New Hampshire. The journey offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or an efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
81.2 mi
1h 33m
NH 12
15.7 mi
17m
Lisbon Road
4.1 mi
6m
Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi
4m
U.S. Route 302
2.2 mi
3m
Central Street
1.3 mi
3m
Dartmouth College Road
1.2 mi
1m
West Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Lisbon, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft·3 sec·Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
147 ft·3 sec·Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
222 ft·6 sec·Central Square
4
Continue on Central Square
137 ft·3 sec·Central Square
5
Continue on Central Square
113 ft·5 sec·Central Square
6
Turn right onto West Street
0.9 mi·2 min·West Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·27 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
0.3 mi·20 sec·Route 9
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 12
16 mi·17 min·NH 12
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto NH 123
0.1 mi·8 sec·Winnell Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on VT 123
0.3 mi·19 sec·Vermont Route 123
12
At end of road, turn right onto VT 123
362 ft·6 sec·Vermont Route 123
13
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi·46 sec·U.S. Route 5
14
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.6 mi·50 sec·Westminster Street
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
16
Merge onto I 91
81 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 91
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 17Toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
18
Turn right onto US 302
2.2 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 302
19
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mill Street
20
Continue on Mill Street
193 ft·9 sec·Mill Street
21
Turn right onto US 5; US 302
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street North
22
Turn left onto US 302
0.3 mi·41 sec·Railroad Street
23
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi·3 min·Central Street
24
Turn left onto NH 10
0.7 mi·58 sec·Dartmouth College Road
25
Continue on US 302; NH 10
3.1 mi·4 min·Rum Hill Road
26
Continue on US 302; NH 10
4.1 mi·6 min·Lisbon Road
27
Continue on US 302; NH 10
0.5 mi·48 sec·West End Road
28
Continue on US 302; NH 10
0.5 mi·44 sec·Dartmouth College Road
29
Continue on US 302; NH 10
0.6 mi·54 sec·South Main Street
30
Turn right onto Depot Street
56 ft·2 sec·Depot Street
31
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 21-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can easily complete this trip in one day, so consider a morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel ready. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 81.2-mile stretch on I-91, and factor in the $18 fuel cost. A good tip is to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Keene to avoid any unexpected stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lisbon, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Keene, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Square
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|NH 12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.6 mi into trip|~22m in|VT 123 / Vermont Route 123
At end of road, turn right onto VT 123 / Vermont Route 123
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
100.5 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hamp...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.43 one way
$36.87 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.28
$40.56
premium
$4.86
$21.93
$43.85
diesel
$5.61
$25.28
$50.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.02
$5.50
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Keene, NH
Night
in Keene on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lisbon, NH
Night
in Lisbon on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Hartford, VT
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
44 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 88% highway experience on this route, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 81.2 miles on I-91. The drive begins with a significant portion on the interstate, providing a fast-paced journey. As you transition to NH 12 and eventually Lisbon Road, the character may shift, offering a different driving feel. This profile suggests a journey that is largely about covering distance efficiently, with potential for a change of pace in the latter stages.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and NH 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 114.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (NH 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,005 ft293 ft
Total Climb
1,361 ft
Total Descent
1,262 ft
Highest Point
1,005 ft
~98.1 mi in
Elevation Range
711 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Keene, NH to Lisbon, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsville New Hampshire along the way.
Woodsville New Hampshire
100.5 mi in|~1h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.2 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lisbon, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (NH 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lisbon, NH before heading back.
