How far is Irasburg, VT from Barre, VT?

The driving distance from Irasburg, VT to Barre, VT is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.04 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.31 mi
69.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.31 mi
Kilometers
69.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.04 mi
Kilometers
80.53 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Irasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irasburg
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Barre
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irasburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hardwick
VT

Town in Vermont

From Irasburg
25 mi
00h 36m
To Barre
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irasburg and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irasburg and Barre.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    9.2 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Eligo Lake Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Craftsbury Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West

    2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  8. 8

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

    2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1396 ft · 36 sec · U.S. Route 2

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 14 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 14 South

  12. 12

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Montpelier Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1018 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Merchant Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Merchant Street

  15. 15

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

    889 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irasburg and Barre.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 14 South
30.6 mi · 61%
Vermont Route 14
6.48 mi · 13%
Craftsbury Road
4.51 mi · 9%
Eligo Lake Road
1.91 mi · 4%
East Montpelier Road
1.7 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 14 South

Continue on Vermont Route 14 South

18.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardwick
00h 36m from Irasburg
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Irasburg and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irasburg to Barre?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Irasburg and 25 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Irasburg and Partly Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Hardwick

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

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

RAIL

Montpelier station

34 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

36 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

53 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Essex Junction station

59 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irasburg and Barre. Straight-line distance: 43.31 mi (69.7 km).

Irasburg

#1 Irasburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,129
Coordinates44.8033800, -72.2795500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

City in Washington County, Vermont, U.

Population7,741
Coordinates44.1970100, -72.5020500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 14 (-72.279419, 44.803339)
End: Merchants Row (-72.502133, 44.196991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irasburg and Barre. The current time is 03:28:27.

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.