How far is Mendon, VT from St Johnsbury, VT?

The driving distance from Mendon, VT to St Johnsbury, VT is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
101.43 mi
01h 54m
Flight
70.07 mi
112.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.43 mi
Kilometers
163.24 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive St Johnsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Brookfield
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Mendon
49 mi
00h 57m
To St Johnsbury
52.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mendon and St Johnsbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and St Johnsbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Lake Drive

    66 m · 13 sec · Meadow Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.9 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 4

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 89 North

    2024 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 62 East: Berlin, Barre

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 62

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 62

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Berlin State Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin State Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Barre-Montpelier Road

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Barre-Montpelier Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Street

    1 m · 1 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    30 m · 1 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Montpelier Road

    2221 ft · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    26.3 mi · 30 min · U.S. Route 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2099 ft · 36 sec · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Western Avenue

    69 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    586 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1429 ft · 32 sec · Eastern Avenue

  26. 26

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

    2808 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon and St Johnsbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
33.4 mi · 33%
I 89 North
28 mi · 28%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 107
8.63 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 4
6.86 mi · 7%
River Street
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 57m from Mendon
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mendon and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mendon to St Johnsbury?

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Mendon and 52.5 miles from St Johnsbury.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mendon and Mostly Sunny near St Johnsbury.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

14 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Montpelier station

24 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Waterbury

35 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

49 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and St Johnsbury. Straight-line distance: 70.07 mi (112.76 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Vermont

Population1,015
Coordinates43.6519800, -72.9278000
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 St Johnsbury

This town is nestled in the Caledonia County of Vermont, United States, and it serves as the shire town.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Lake Drive (-72.928166, 43.651508)
End: Main Street (-72.015087, 44.425198)

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
13.55 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.58
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $15.79 $31.58
Mid-grade $4.95 $17.72 $35.45
Premium $5.43 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $6.38 $22.85 $45.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and St Johnsbury. The current time is 15:38:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.