How far is Rutland, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
66.85 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.96 mi
98.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.96 mi
Kilometers
98.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.58 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 2, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Rutland
Sun, May 3, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutland
2026-05-02T21:16
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 2, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Middlebury (village)
VT

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

From Rutland
33.3 mi
00h 48m
To Burlington
33.6 mi
00h 48m

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
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodstock Avenue

    3 m · 5 sec · Woodstock Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

    14.1 mi · 24 min · U.S. Route 7 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 43 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 7 South

    4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square

    114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street

    10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Route 7

    3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shelburne Road

    6.8 mi · 14 min · Shelburne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Shelburne Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Shelburne Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shelburne Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Shelburne Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Shelburne Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · Shelburne Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint Paul Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Paul Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 7 North
14.1 mi · 21%
Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 18%
Grove Street
10.9 mi · 16%
North Pleasant Street
10.2 mi · 15%
Shelburne Road
6.76 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 7 South
3.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 7 North

Continue on U.S. Route 7 North

14.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury (village)
00h 48m from Rutland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 33.3 miles from Rutland and 33.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 60.96 mi (98.1 km).

Rutland

#1 Rutland

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

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

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.972644, 43.610618)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 Burlington. The current time is 21:16:28.

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.