How far is Derby Line, VT from Leicester, VT?

The driving distance from Derby Line, VT to Leicester, VT is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.63 mi
03h 15m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.63 mi
Kilometers
197.36 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leicester
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Derby Line
Sun, May 31, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby Line
2026-05-31T02:47
Arrive Leicester
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derby Line
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Derby Line
61.3 mi
01h 37m
To Leicester
61.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derby Line and Leicester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derby Line and Leicester.

  1. 1

    Start on Ducharme Drive

    48 m · 14 sec · Ducharme Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caswell Avenue

    2194 ft · 1 min · Caswell Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    68 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    687 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg

    1374 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    875 ft · 22 sec · U.S. Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East

    56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pucker Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Stowe Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 100

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 17

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17

  29. 29

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  31. 31

    Continue on Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  39. 39

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  43. 43

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby Line and Leicester.

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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
25.6 mi · 21%
Caswell Avenue
16.1 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 17
8.3 mi · 7%
Main Street
6.35 mi · 5%
Ethan Allen Highway
6.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

18.6 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
01h 37m from Derby Line
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Derby Line and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leicester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derby Line to Leicester?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Derby Line and 61.3 miles from Leicester.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Derby Line and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leicester.

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 Derby Line and Leicester. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.79 km).

Derby Line

#1 Derby Line

Incorporated village in the town of Derby in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population615
Coordinates45.0050500, -72.0989900
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Leicester

#2 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates43.8667300, -73.1078900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Derby Line (-72.09899, 45.00505)
End: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.30 $38.60
Premium $4.86 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $6.00 $25.97 $51.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Derby Line and Leicester. The current time is 02:47:48.

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.