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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.54 mi
01h 43m
Flight
50.22 mi
80.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.22 mi
Kilometers
80.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.54 mi
Kilometers
99.04 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Leicester
Sat, Apr 11, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leicester
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 11, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leicester
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
Shrewsbury
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

From Leicester
30.8 mi
00h 51m
To Springfield
30.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25.6 mi · 43 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 10

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · River Street

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 31%
Vermont Route 103 South
7.1 mi · 12%
Vermont Route 10
5.23 mi · 8%
River Street
3.06 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Pond Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 51m from Leicester
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rutland station

14 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Castleton station

27 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 50.22 mi (80.82 km).

Leicester

#1 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates43.8667300, -73.1078900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

Town in Vermont, United States

Population8,875
Coordinates43.2984100, -72.4823100
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
End: Springfield (-72.48231, 43.29841)

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
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Leicester and Springfield. The current time is 10:02:40.

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.