How far is Danbury, CT from Thompson, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Thompson, CT is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Thompson.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
1450 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Merrow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Storrs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road
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Turn left onto Middle Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Turn slight left onto Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Continue on Pomfret Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Front Street
912 ft · 18 sec · Front Street
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Continue on School Street
3067 ft · 56 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Mechanics Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mechanics Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Thompson Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Thompson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Thompson?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Danbury and 53.5 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near West Hartford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 90.9 mi (146.29 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-71.86257, 41.95871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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