How far is Irasburg, VT from Montpelier, VT?
The driving distance from Irasburg, VT to Montpelier, VT is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irasburg and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irasburg and Montpelier.
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Start on Vermont Route 14
6.5 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 14
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
9.2 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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Continue on Eligo Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eligo Lake Road
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Continue on Craftsbury Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Craftsbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 15 West
2518 ft · 43 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2689 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 14 South
18.9 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 14 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 2
4.5 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on East Montpelier Road
2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road
35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Berlin Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1103 ft · 22 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 Irasburg and Montpelier.
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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Irasburg and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irasburg to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 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 25.6 miles from Irasburg and 24.2 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Hardwick
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 Hardwick.
Montpelier station
Waterbury
Littleton, New Hampshire
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irasburg and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 40.27 mi (64.81 km).
#1 Irasburg
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.8033800, -72.2795500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-72.575417, 44.260072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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