How far is Danville, VT from Bennington, VT?
The driving distance from Danville, VT to Bennington, VT is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Bennington.
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Start on Brainerd Street
49 m · 7 sec · Brainerd Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 East
6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2 East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
95.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 103: Rockingham, Bellows Falls
1174 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockingham Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Depot Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1442 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21.6 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass
953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7
1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on North Street
1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville and Bennington.
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 91
Merge slight left
95.3 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Bennington?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Danville and 82 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Danville and Partly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
Windsor station
Claremont
White River Junction
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 118.38 mi (190.52 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 44.4111700, -72.1392600 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 14,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.8781300, -73.1967700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.66 | $69.33 |
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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