How far is Danville, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Danville, VT to Springfield, VT is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.41 mi
01h 58m
Flight
78.76 mi
126.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.41 mi
Kilometers
159.99 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, May 30, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-05-30T19:42
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Fairlee
VT

Town in Vermont

From Danville
49.7 mi
00h 59m
To Springfield
49.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
38°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brainerd Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Brainerd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 East

    6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91

    2827 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  5. 5

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
89.2 mi · 90%
U.S. Route 2 East
6.28 mi · 6%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Clinton Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.3 mi
US 5
0.24 mi
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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlee
00h 59m from Danville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Fairlee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Danville and 49.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Danville and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fairlee

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

40 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Randolph station

42 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.75 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,105
Coordinates44.4111700, -72.1392600
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville (-72.13926, 44.41117)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $4.86 $17.05 $34.10
Diesel $6.00 $21.05 $42.10

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 Danville and Springfield. The current time is 19:42:02.

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.