How far is Franklin, VT from Springfield, VT?

The driving distance from Franklin, VT to Springfield, VT is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.21 mi
03h 23m
Flight
118.3 mi
190.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.3 mi
Kilometers
190.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.21 mi
Kilometers
264.27 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Montpelier
VT

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

From Franklin
82.1 mi
01h 41m
To Springfield
82.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hanna Road

    52 m · 6 sec · Hanna Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 120

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 105

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheldon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fairfax Road

    1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 89

    81 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    112.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

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

    1270 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Charlestown Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
113 mi · 69%
I 91 South
28 mi · 17%
Vermont Route 105
6.72 mi · 4%
Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 3%
North Sheldon Road
2.61 mi · 2%
Charlestown Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 11m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montpelier
01h 41m from Franklin
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Montpelier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Franklin and 82.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Montpelier

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

3 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

16 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Randolph station

38 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

50 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 118.3 mi (190.38 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population1,435
Coordinates44.9819900, -72.9162400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-72.91624, 44.98199)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
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.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.84 $45.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.81 $51.61
Premium $4.86 $28.13 $56.26
Diesel $6.00 $34.72 $69.45

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Springfield. The current time is 08:16:11.

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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.