How far is Mendon, VT from Winooski, VT?

The driving distance from Mendon, VT to Winooski, VT is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
71.02 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.02 mi
Kilometers
114.3 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winooski
Tue, Sep 15, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Sep 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-09-15T21:00
Arrive Winooski
Tue, Sep 15, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States

From Mendon
34.9 mi
00h 49m
To Winooski
36.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and Winooski.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Meadowlake Drive

    149 m · 12 sec · Meadowlake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Meadow Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Lake Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chittenden Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sangamon Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sangamon Road

  6. 6

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

    10.2 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 7

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  15. 15

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 89

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 15: Winooski, Essex Junction

    935 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Allen Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Allen Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7
13.4 mi · 19%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 17%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 15%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 14%
Shelburne Road
6.59 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ethan Allen Highway

Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 49m from Mendon
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mendon and Mostly Clear near Winooski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Winooski?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Mendon and 36.2 miles from Winooski.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mendon and Mostly Clear near Winooski.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Winooski. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.59 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Vermont

Population1,015
Coordinates43.6519800, -72.9278000
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Winooski

#2 Winooski

City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population7,527
Coordinates44.4914400, -73.1856800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Lake Drive (-72.928166, 43.651508)
End: East Allen Street (-73.185685, 44.491364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.13
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $11.06 $22.13
Mid-grade $4.90 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $5.36 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $6.13 $15.40 $30.79

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Winooski. The current time is 21:00:52.

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.