How far is Milton, VT from West Rutland, VT?
The driving distance from Milton, VT to West Rutland, VT is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vermont
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and West Rutland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and West Rutland.
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Start on Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
75 m · 7 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 2
1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Take the ramp slight right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189 West: Shelburne, Rutland
1473 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Shelburne Road
6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Square
106 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto VT 125
25 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 3 South
67 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Vermont Route 3
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3
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Continue on East Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 3
3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3
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Turn right onto Business Route 4
1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4
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Continue on Rutland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1591 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and West Rutland.
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.
VT 125
Exit the rotary onto VT 125
25 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Milton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Rutland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to West Rutland?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Milton and 42.6 miles from West Rutland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Rutland.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Waterbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and West Rutland. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Rutland
Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 2,129 |
| Coordinates | 43.5931200, -73.0451100 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Rutland (-73.04511, 43.59312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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