How far is Craftsbury, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Craftsbury, VT to Williston, VT is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
36.92 mi
59.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.29 mi
Kilometers
87.37 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, May 30, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Craftsbury
Sat, May 30, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craftsbury
2026-05-30T02:05
Arrive Williston
Sat, May 30, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Stowe
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Craftsbury
29.1 mi
00h 36m
To Williston
25.2 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Vermont Route 15 West

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Upper Main Street

    539 ft · 11 sec · Upper Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    600 ft · 13 sec · Lower Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jersey Heights

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Jersey Heights

  12. 12

    Continue on Laporte Road

    889 ft · 23 sec · Laporte Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    720 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 100

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 89 North: Richmond, Burlington

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
14.5 mi · 27%
Vermont Route 15 West
11.1 mi · 20%
Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 11%
Laporte Road
4.81 mi · 9%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 8%
Pucker Street
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
00h 36m from Craftsbury
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Craftsbury and 25.2 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stowe

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

15 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

50 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Craftsbury and Williston. Straight-line distance: 36.92 mi (59.41 km).

Craftsbury

#1 Craftsbury

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Garage Road (-72.372621, 44.636751)
End: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 Williston. The current time is 02:05:59.

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.