How far is Irasburg, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Irasburg, VT to Colchester, VT is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.66 mi
01h 25m
Flight
46.28 mi
74.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.28 mi
Kilometers
74.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.66 mi
Kilometers
99.24 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Irasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irasburg
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Johnson
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Irasburg
29.9 mi
00h 42m
To Colchester
31.8 mi
00h 42m

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
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 58 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 100C

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 100C

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Main Street East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street East

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 West

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15

    35 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 15

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 104

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Ramsey Road

    596 ft · 31 sec · Ramsey Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Browns River Road

    2803 ft · 56 sec · Browns River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 128

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vermont Route 128

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Westford-Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Westford-Milton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Westford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Westford Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Farnsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farnsworth Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
13.4 mi · 22%
Vermont Route 58 West
8.31 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 15 West
8.13 mi · 13%
East Road
6.52 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 100C
4.59 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn left onto Vermont Route 100

13.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 42m from Irasburg
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Irasburg and 31.8 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

38 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

38 mi away
40 Federal Street
RAIL

Montpelier station

42 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irasburg and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).

Irasburg

#1 Irasburg

Town in Vermont

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

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 14 (-72.279419, 44.803339)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Colchester. The current time is 00:27:11.

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.