How far is Leicester, VT from Springfield, VT?
The driving distance from Leicester, VT to Springfield, VT is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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 Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leicester and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Springfield.
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Start on the route
25.6 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 10
5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10
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Continue on River Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · River 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 Leicester and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
25.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Leicester and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leicester to Springfield?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Leicester and 30.8 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Leicester and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury.
Rutland station
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Castleton station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 50.22 mi (80.82 km).
#1 Leicester
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.8667300, -73.1078900 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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