How far is Rutland, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
74.51 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.49 mi
90.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.49 mi
Kilometers
90.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Sat, May 2, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Sun, May 3, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-05-02T21:15
Arrive Brattleboro
Sat, May 2, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutland
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
Chester
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Rutland
37.2 mi
00h 46m
To Brattleboro
37.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rutland and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodstock Avenue

    3 m · 6 sec · Woodstock Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 103

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103

  4. 4

    Continue on Pond Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Street

    755 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1967 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 103 South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 103 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Rockingham Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: Brattleboro

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  18. 18

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

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutland and Brattleboro.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
26.2 mi · 35%
Vermont Route 103
18.8 mi · 25%
Vermont Route 103 South
12.9 mi · 17%
Rockingham Road
6.27 mi · 8%
North Main Street
4.91 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

25.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 46m from Rutland
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rutland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Rutland and 37.3 miles from Brattleboro.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rutland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

18 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

21 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 56.49 mi (90.91 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

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

Population4,105
Coordinates43.6106200, -72.9726100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.972644, 43.610618)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rutland and Brattleboro. The current time is 21:15:30.

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.