How far is Proctor, VT from Castleton, VT?

The driving distance from Proctor, VT to Castleton, VT is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.71 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8 mi
12.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8 mi
Kilometers
12.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castleton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Proctor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-04-18T17:38
Arrive Castleton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Rutland
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

From Proctor
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Castleton
7.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Proctor and Castleton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Proctor and Castleton.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    572 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Business Route 4

    1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Rutland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    676 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1099 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    6.7 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 4

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Castleton

    1010 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road

    1876 ft · 38 sec · East Hubbardton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Street

    53 m · 13 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Proctor and Castleton.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
6.88 mi · 47%
Vermont Route 3
3.5 mi · 24%
Main Street
1.26 mi · 9%
Rutland Road
0.88 mi · 6%
South Street
0.86 mi · 6%
Business Route 4
0.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 4

Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

6.69 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Rutland
00h 10m from Proctor
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Proctor and Partly Sunny near Castleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Proctor to Castleton?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Proctor and 7.4 miles from Castleton.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Proctor and Partly Sunny near Castleton.

Stop Ideas Near West Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Rutland station

5 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

10 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

17 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Whitehall station

29 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and Castleton. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.87 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

Town in Vermont

Population1,578
Coordinates43.6606200, -73.0356600
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Castleton

#2 Castleton

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States

Population4,490
Coordinates43.6106200, -73.1798300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.035593, 43.66056)
End: (-73.180122, 43.610629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Proctor and Castleton. The current time is 17:38:15.

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.