How far is Irasburg, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Irasburg, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.01 mi
00h 37m
Flight
29.19 mi
46.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.19 mi
Kilometers
46.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Irasburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irasburg
2026-10-15T18:50
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irasburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sheffield
VT

Town in Vermont

From Irasburg
17.6 mi
00h 18m
To St Johnsbury
17.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irasburg and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Vermont Route 14

    5 m · 2 sec · Vermont Route 14

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    907 ft · 20 sec · U.S. Route 5

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 91 South

    880 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Johnsbury

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hospital Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Hospital Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1609 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
28.9 mi · 83%
Vermont Route 58 East
3.32 mi · 9%
Memorial Drive
1.21 mi · 3%
Hospital Drive
1.02 mi · 3%
Railroad Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Saint Johnsbury
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheffield
00h 18m from Irasburg
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irasburg and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irasburg to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Irasburg and 17.4 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irasburg and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Sheffield

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

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

BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

44 mi away
336 Cottage St.
RAIL

Montpelier station

55 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

59 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

72 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irasburg and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 29.19 mi (46.97 km).

Irasburg

#1 Irasburg

Town in Vermont

Population1,129
Coordinates44.8033800, -72.2795500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 14 (-72.279419, 44.803339)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $5.43 $6.74 $13.48
Diesel $6.38 $7.91 $15.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Irasburg and St Johnsbury. The current time is 18:50:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.