How far is Brattleboro, VT from Franklin, VT?

The driving distance from Brattleboro, VT to Franklin, VT is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.89 mi
03h 58m
Flight
148.32 mi
238.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.89 mi
Kilometers
313.64 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Brattleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brattleboro
2026-04-18T09:45
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brattleboro
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Brattleboro
97.4 mi
01h 59m
To Franklin
97.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brattleboro and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brattleboro and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Street

    642 ft · 20 sec · Elliot Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    1459 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Avenue

    3208 ft · 2 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7, VT 36, VT 104: Saint Albans

    2772 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  18. 18

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 7 sec · Hanna Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brattleboro and Franklin.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
113 mi · 58%
Western Avenue
61.8 mi · 32%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 3%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 2%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 1%
Fisher Pond Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
01h 59m from Brattleboro
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro to Franklin?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Brattleboro and 97.5 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.14 one way or $54.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brattleboro and Partly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brattleboro and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.7 km).

Brattleboro

#1 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Brattleboro (-72.55787, 42.85092)
End: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $27.14
Round trip
$54.28
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.14 $54.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.86 $33.42 $66.85
Diesel $6.00 $41.26 $82.52

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 Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brattleboro and Franklin. The current time is 09:45:42.

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.