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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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Start on Ducharme Drive
48 m · 14 sec · Ducharme Drive
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Turn right onto Caswell Avenue
2194 ft · 1 min · Caswell Avenue
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Take the ramp right
68 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 58: Orleans, Irasburg
1374 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 5
875 ft · 22 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 East
3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 14
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
18.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East
56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Turn left onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 17
1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Turn left onto North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby Line and Leicester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stowe.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby Line and Leicester. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.79 km).
#1 Derby Line
Incorporated village in the town of Derby in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 615 |
| Coordinates | 45.0050500, -72.0989900 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leicester
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.8667300, -73.1078900 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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