How far is Danville, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Danville, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.56 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.2 mi
9.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-10-15T12:54
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Johnsbury
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Danville
4.3 mi
00h 05m
To St Johnsbury
4.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Brainerd Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Brainerd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 East

    7.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Street

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 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 St Johnsbury.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2 East
7.38 mi · 86%
Railroad Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
0.44 mi · 5%
Eastern Avenue
0.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Brainerd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2 East

Turn right onto U.S. Route 2 East

7.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsbury
00h 05m from Danville
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danville and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danville to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Johnsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Danville and 4.2 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danville and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsbury

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

50 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

51 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

59 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.98 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,105
Coordinates44.4111700, -72.1392600
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Brainerd Street (-72.139319, 44.411162)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Premium $5.43 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $6.38 $1.91 $3.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and St Johnsbury. The current time is 12:54:45.

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.