Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loudon, NH
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Laconia, NH
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The drive from Loudon, NH to Laconia, NH covers 18.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 106, NH Route 106, Rocky Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on State Route 106. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 106 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| NH Route 106 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Rocky Pond Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Belmont Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 129 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laconia Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, NH and Laconia, NH.
Start on South Village Road
Continue on South Village Road
Turn right onto NH 129
Turn left onto NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Continue on NH 106; NH 107
Continue on NH 106
Turn left onto NH 106
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NH 129 / State Route 129
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 106 / NH Route 106
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 106 / Veterans Square
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Loudon on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Laconia on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
18.7 mi in 30m, mostly highway — 8.1 mi of that is on State Route 106.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 106 and NH Route 106. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 129 / State Route 129.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 129 / State Route 129): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 106 / NH Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (NH 106 / Veterans Square): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
456 ft
Total Descent
338 ft
Highest Point
822 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
442 ft
Founded 1773
Founded 1855
Laconia is a city of 17,000 people (2020) in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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