How far is Lincoln, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Lincoln, VT to Bennington, VT is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.49 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.42 mi
137.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.42 mi
Kilometers
137.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.49 mi
Kilometers
163.34 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sun, May 31, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Sun, May 31, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-05-30T23:34
Arrive Bennington
Sun, May 31, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland

From Lincoln
50.7 mi
01h 07m
To Bennington
50.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Bennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Bennington.

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Quaker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Quaker Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Quaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West River Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 116 Road

    57 m · 4 sec · North 116 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Bennington.

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
54.6 mi · 54%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 14%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 6%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 5%
West River Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

54.6 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 07m from Lincoln
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Bennington?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Lincoln and 50.8 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

1 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

16 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

23 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 85.42 mi (137.47 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates44.1058900, -72.9970600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.997077, 44.105883)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.25
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.12 $28.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.96 $31.91
Premium $4.86 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $6.00 $21.47 $42.94

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 Lincoln and Bennington. The current time is 23:34:09.

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.