How far is Craftsbury, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Springfield, VT is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
125.03 mi
02h 39m
Flight
92.63 mi
149.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.63 mi
Kilometers
149.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.22 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Craftsbury
Sat, May 30, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craftsbury
2026-05-30T02:06
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Craftsbury
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
Bradford
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Craftsbury
62.5 mi
01h 19m
To Springfield
62.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Craftsbury and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Craftsbury and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Garage Road

    13 m · 4 sec · Town Garage Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    91 m · 9 sec · Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Craftsbury Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Craftsbury Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    1 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 14

  5. 5

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West

    2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    158 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    9.1 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91

    2827 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Craftsbury and Springfield.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
89.2 mi · 71%
Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.09 mi · 7%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 4%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Eligo Lake Road
1.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

88.7 mi · 01h 43m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 19m from Craftsbury
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Craftsbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Craftsbury to Springfield?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Craftsbury and 62.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Craftsbury and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

37 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

41 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Randolph station

44 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 92.63 mi (149.07 km).

Craftsbury

#1 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

Population1,170
Coordinates44.6367200, -72.3726100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Craftsbury (-72.37261, 44.63672)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $17.40
Round trip
$34.79
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.40 $34.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.66 $39.31
Premium $4.86 $21.42 $42.85
Diesel $6.00 $26.45 $52.89

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Craftsbury and Springfield. The current time is 02:06:00.

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.