How far is Leicester, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Leicester, VT to Williston, VT is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
48.4 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.49 mi
63.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.4 mi
Kilometers
77.89 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Sat, Apr 11, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Leicester
Sat, Apr 11, 12:31 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 Williston
Sat, Apr 11, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Leicester
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Williston
24.2 mi
00h 37m

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
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Williston.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  13. 13

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 29%
Case Street
6 mi · 12%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 11%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 9%
Saint George Road
3.68 mi · 8%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

Continue on Vermont Route 116

8.99 mi · 00h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 37m from Leicester
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Leicester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leicester to Williston?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Leicester and 24.2 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Leicester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Williston. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).

Leicester

#1 Leicester

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

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

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
End: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 Williston. The current time is 10:02:39.

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.