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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Hanna Road
52 m · 6 sec · Hanna Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Sheldon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sheldon Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 120
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 120
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 105
6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 105
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Continue on Sheldon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on Fisher Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fisher Pond Road
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Continue on Fairfax Road
1 km · 1 min · Fairfax Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 89
81 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 South: Burlington
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
112.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, VT 11, VT 106: Springfield
1270 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Charlestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Main Street
1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montpelier.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Randolph station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 118.3 mi (190.38 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.9819900, -72.9162400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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