How far is Leicester, VT from Derby Line, VT?

The driving distance from Leicester, VT to Derby Line, VT is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Road
119.79 mi
03h 16m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.78 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby Line
Sun, May 31, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Leicester
Sun, May 31, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leicester
2026-05-31T01:32
Arrive Derby Line
Sun, May 31, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leicester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stowe
VT

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

From Leicester
59.8 mi
01h 38m
To Derby Line
59.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leicester and Derby Line.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Derby Line.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 116 Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Drake Woods Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Brook Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Vermont Route 17

    844 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17

    74 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 South

    7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South

  20. 20

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

    890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Stowe Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Waterbury Stowe Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Pucker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Laporte Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West

    51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward VT Route 100

    15 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto VT Route 100

    22 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5

  39. 39

    Continue on Coventry Street

    1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Third Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1737 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn slight left onto Causeway

    2071 ft · 37 sec · Causeway

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 5

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Caswell Avenue

    83 m · 10 sec · Caswell Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Ducharme Drive

    48 m · 12 sec · Ducharme Drive

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ducharme Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leicester and Derby Line.

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
50 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100
18.5 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 5
9.91 mi · 8%
Vermont Route 58 East
8.31 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 17
8.3 mi · 7%
Vermont Route 100 South
7.46 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 100

Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100

18.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stowe
01h 38m from Leicester
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leicester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Derby Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leicester to Derby Line?

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Stowe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Leicester and 59.9 miles from Derby Line.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leicester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Derby Line.

Stop Ideas Near Stowe

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

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

RAIL

Waterbury

15 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

St. Albans station

50 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Derby Line. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.79 km).

Leicester

#1 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates43.8667300, -73.1078900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Derby Line

#2 Derby Line

Incorporated village in the town of Derby in Orleans County, Vermont, United States

Population615
Coordinates45.0050500, -72.0989900
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
End: Derby Line (-72.09899, 45.00505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.85 $37.71
Premium $4.86 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $6.00 $25.37 $50.73

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Leicester and Derby Line. The current time is 01:32:33.

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.