How far is Bennington, VT from Franklin, VT?
The driving distance from Bennington, VT to Franklin, VT is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Franklin.
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Start on Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Merge slight right onto North Street
1791 ft · 47 sec · North Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
1.6 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
1041 ft · 16 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North
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Continue on Center Street
1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Conant Square
1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square
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Continue on Grove Street
10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7 South
4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans
2772 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120
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Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hanna Road
52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington and Franklin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Route 7
Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
51.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bennington and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Franklin?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Bennington and 83.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.20 one way or $46.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bennington and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 146.03 mi (235.01 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.9819900, -72.9162400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.20 | $46.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
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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