How far is Chester, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Chester, VT to Barre, VT is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.46 mi
01h 36m
Flight
64.71 mi
104.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.71 mi
Kilometers
104.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chester
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Chester
48.3 mi
00h 48m
To Barre
48.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Barre.

  1. 1

    Start on Grafton Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Grafton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2517 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 91 North: Springfield, White River Junction

    752 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 63 East: South Barre, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 63

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Barre Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Barre.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
46.5 mi · 48%
I 91 North
34.7 mi · 36%
Rockingham Road
6.62 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 63
3.76 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 103 South
2.47 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

46.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
00h 48m from Chester
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chester and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chester to Barre?

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Chester and 48.2 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chester and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Barre. Straight-line distance: 64.71 mi (104.14 km).

Chester

#1 Chester

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population3,018
Coordinates43.2628500, -72.5950900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Grafton Street (-72.59506, 43.262843)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.83
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.41 $26.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.15 $30.31
Premium $4.86 $16.52 $33.03
Diesel $6.00 $20.39 $40.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chester and Barre. The current time is 01:08:56.

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.