How far is Craftsbury, VT from Springfield, VT?

The estimated driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Springfield, VT is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.79 mi
02h 24m · estimated
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

Estimated road route
115.79 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
186.34 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Craftsbury
Sat, Apr 11, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craftsbury
2026-04-10T22:33
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Chelsea
VT

Town in Vermont, US

From Craftsbury
46.3 mi
01h 12m
To Springfield
69.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 12m from Craftsbury
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Craftsbury and Partly Sunny 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 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Craftsbury and 69.5 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 23.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Craftsbury and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

19 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

32 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

White River Junction

39 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Waterbury

45 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

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: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Craftsbury and Springfield. The current time is 22:33:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.